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Z-1293-2018Class II

Uterine Electromyographic Monitor -Monica IF24 Interface System

GE Healthcare / initiated 2017-12-15 / Terminated / root cause: design

GE Healthcare, LLC began a recall of Uterine Electromyographic Monitor -Monica IF24 Interface System Product Usage: The Monica IF24 CTG Interface Device is an accessory to the Monica AN24 which... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "if the cables of the Monica IF24 System are removed by a user, and then incorrectly re-connected the Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) and Maternal Heart Rate (MHR) signals would be displayed incorrectly (swapped)". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1293-2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Product
Uterine Electromyographic Monitor -Monica IF24 Interface System Product Usage: The Monica IF24 CTG Interface Device is an accessory to the Monica AN24 which provides a means of interfacing the wireless output of the Monica AN24 to the transducer inputs of a CTG Fetal monitor. The Monica IF24 CTG Interface Device enables signals collected by the Monica AN24 to be printed and displayed on a CTG Fetal Monitor and sent on to a central network, if connected. The device is intended for use by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting.
Product code
OSP Uterine Electromyographic Monitor
Reason for recall
if the cables of the Monica IF24 System are removed by a user, and then incorrectly re-connected the Fetal Heart Rate (FHR) and Maternal Heart Rate (MHR) signals would be displayed incorrectly (swapped).
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device correction Letter dated December 15, 2017 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and action to be taken. Customers are instructed to: 1. Follow the attached safety instructions to replace the screws, see attached page 2. 2. Follow the attached safety instructions to perform the Monica Novii function TEST to confirm correct cable connection, see attached page 3. 3. If the Monica Novii System fails the Novii function TEST, contact a GE Healthcare Representative to schedule repair/replacement. 4. If the Monica Novii System passes the Novii function TEST, you may continue to use Monica Novii System without any further action. 5. Complete the attached fax back form (page 4&5) for all Monica Novii System as soon as you have completed the screw replacement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative
Quantity in commerce
355
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide Distribution.
Product codes and lots
Model # - 105-PT-001 ( all units distributed from October 2011 - May 2016)

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1293-2018
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1292-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-1293-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated