Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-2314-2008

Spacelabs Medical Temperature Probe Adaptor PN-700-0031-00. Device is packaged in clear plastic bags with an...

GE Healthcare / initiated 2008-07-02 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Spacelabs Healthcare, Incorporated began a recall of Spacelabs Medical Temperature Probe Adaptor PN-700-0031-00. Device is packaged in clear plastic bags with an attached insert card Insert card reads "TruLink... on . The reason FDA records is "Intermittent contact of temperature probe adaptors can cause a loss of temperature monitoring which can cause a delay in care when an alarm is missed". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2314-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Product
Spacelabs Medical Temperature Probe Adaptor PN-700-0031-00. Device is packaged in clear plastic bags with an attached insert card Insert card reads "TruLink series Dual Temperature Cable REF 700-0032-00 Spacelabs Medical Issaquah, WA USA"
Product code
DSI Detector And Alarm, Arrhythmia
Reason for recall
Intermittent contact of temperature probe adaptors can cause a loss of temperature monitoring which can cause a delay in care when an alarm is missed.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Starting July 3, 2008 the firm issued a "MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter notifying their customers of the potential hazards with the use of probe adapter, PN 700-031-00. All letters have a return receipt to verify each customer received the medical device correction letter. The firm will replace all PN 700-0031-00 adaptors with a replacement adaptor from their initial distributor. The firm initiated sending new adaptors separately, by mail, with a copy of the same Medical Device Correction letter to the firm's customers. The firm has requested their customers to throw away any adapter that is being recalled. Technical Support will be available for customer questions and technical questions and to ensure each unit is upgraded. Contact Spacelabs Healthcare at 425-657-7200 ext 5970 if you have questions.
Quantity in commerce
3,733
Distribution
Nationwide and Worldwide to medical facilities.
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers: OSC 01/07, OSC 02/07, OSC 03/07, OSC 04/07 and OSC 07/07.