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Z-1436-06

D826 Accessory kit for single tcpO2 Electrodes for use with the TCM400 Transcutaneous Monitor (Cutaneous...

Radiometer America, Inc / initiated 2005-11-01 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Radiometer America Inc began a recall of D826 Accessory kit for single tcpO2 Electrodes for use with the TCM400 Transcutaneous Monitor (Cutaneous Oxygen Monitor) on . The reason FDA records is "Excessive Drift-the membrane units of the device cause the electrode to exceed performance standards for drift in the first two or more calibrations". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1436-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Radiometer America, Inc
Product
D826 Accessory kit for single tcpO2 Electrodes for use with the TCM400 Transcutaneous Monitor (Cutaneous Oxygen Monitor)
Product code
KLK Monitor, Oxygen, Cutaneous, For Infant Not Under Gas Anesthesia
Reason for recall
Excessive Drift-the membrane units of the device cause the electrode to exceed performance standards for drift in the first two or more calibrations
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The firm decided to initiate a recall on 9/8/2005 and the recall letter was issued in November, 2005. The letter informs the customers of this problem and asks that each customer inspect their current stock for the presence of the recalled lot codes and discard any such product found. The letter is accompanied by a recall response form which the customer can use to request additional replacement ellectrodes as necessary.
Quantity in commerce
3,323-USA, 1,197-Foreign
Distribution
Worldwide distribution --- including the states of PA, IL, TX, NY, FL, KS, NE, AL, MI, LA, WI, MN, NJ, CA, NH, MD, OH, MO, UT, IN, GA, WA, MA, KY, NC, IA, OK, SD, CO, AR, SC, ME, NV, AZ, RI, AK, MS, VA, WV, MT, TN, IN & NM. Country List pending
Product codes and lots
Type D826, Accessory Kit Part Number: 904-308. Lot Codes R0172 through R0223, inclusive.