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Z-0209-2013Class II

Sechrist Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber with Electronic Control Module Model 3600E/ER The Hyperbaric Chamber is...

Sechrist Industries Inc / initiated 2008-08-28 / Terminated / root cause: software

Sechrist Industries Inc began a recall of Sechrist Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber with Electronic Control Module Model 3600E/ER The Hyperbaric Chamber is intended to provide 100% oxygen to the patient at... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Sechrist conducted a field upgrade on the hyperbaulic chambers equipped with Electronic Control Modules in order to correct a software bug that could potentially affect the performance of the chamber". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0209-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Sechrist Industries Inc
Product
Sechrist Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber with Electronic Control Module Model 3600E/ER The Hyperbaric Chamber is intended to provide 100% oxygen to the patient at greater than ambient pressures
Product code
CBF Chamber, Hyperbaric
Reason for recall
Sechrist conducted a field upgrade on the hyperbaulic chambers equipped with Electronic Control Modules in order to correct a software bug that could potentially affect the performance of the chamber.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
Sechrist Industries contacted consignees by phone to notify them of a software upgarde and to schedule appointments to perform the required field upgrades. An approximate summary of the phone notification is provided below. "I am contacting you to notify you of a field upgrade we are performing on our hyperbaric chambers equipped with Electronic Control Modules in order to correct a software bug that could potentially affect the performance of your chamber. The upgrade includes the installation of a new motherboard with revised software, a reset switch, and the exchange of other control panel components. The process will take approximately 2.5 hours and will be performed at no charge to you." For questions regarding this recall call 714-579-8400.
Quantity in commerce
65 units total (61 units in the US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Bulgaria, and Canada
Product codes and lots
Serial Numbers: 360001-360049, 360051-360064, 360068.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0209-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0208-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-0209-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated