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Z-1437-2013Class II

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare ICON CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). Models: ICON Auto: ICONAAN...

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc. / initiated 2013-04-22 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Ltd. began a recall of Fisher & Paykel Healthcare ICON CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). Models: ICON Auto: ICONAAN, ICONAAN-HT, ICONAAJ. ICON Novo: ICONNAN, ICONNAN-HT... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Fisher and Paykel Healthcare is recalling the ICON CPAP units because there is a potential power issue on certain ICON CPAP. These ICON CPAP units could potentially become inoperable, which would result in a lack of...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1437-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, Inc.
Product
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare ICON CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure). Models: ICON Auto: ICONAAN, ICONAAN-HT, ICONAAJ. ICON Novo: ICONNAN, ICONNAN-HT, ICONNAJ. ICON Premo: ICONPBN, ICONPBN-HT, ICONPBN-HTC. The ICON CPAP unit is for use on adult patients for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). The device is for use in the home or sleep laboratory. The device is not intended to be used as a life supporting device.
Product code
BZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator)
Reason for recall
Fisher and Paykel Healthcare is recalling the ICON CPAP units because there is a potential power issue on certain ICON CPAP. These ICON CPAP units could potentially become inoperable, which would result in a lack of treatment to the patient's obstructive sleep apnea symptoms until a replacement unit is obtained.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited, sent a "Medical Device Recall" letter dated April 22, 2013 to all their customers who purchased the Fisher & Paykel Healthcare ICON CPAP Replacement. The recall letter described the product, notified the customers of the problem identified and the actions to be taken. Customers are instructed to locate and verify if any of the affected products are in stock; check the part and lot numbers of your device; complete and return the enclosed Product Recall Response form, even if you have not received or distributed any affected products via Email: [email protected]; Fax: (949) 453-4001; or Post: Fisher & Paykel Healthcare,15365 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, CA 92618; transfer this notice immediately to all those who need to be aware and if affected product has been distributed to any other organizations or distributors, notify them regarding the recall within 10 business days upon receipt of this letter; prepare any products to be returned to Fisher & Paykel Healthcare and contact the field action coordinator via email at [email protected] or directly at 1-800-792-3912 ext. 1426 to arrange for a return shipping label to be sent to you. If you have any questions related to this recall, contact the field action coordinator via email at [email protected] or directly at (800) 792-3912 ext. 1426.
Quantity in commerce
1,407 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Canada, Japan, and Taiwan.
Product codes and lots
Lot 121210: December 10th, 2012. Lot 121221: December 21st, 2012.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1437-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1437-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated