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Z-2183-2011

TEMPUS IC PROFESSIONAL Patient Monitor, Part No. 00-1002, Manufactured by: Remote Diagnostics Technologies...

Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd. / initiated 2011-03-25 / Terminated

Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd. began a recall of TEMPUS IC PROFESSIONAL Patient Monitor, Part No. 00-1002, Manufactured by: Remote Diagnostics Technologies Ltd., The Old Coach House, Farleigh Wallop, Hants... on . The reason FDA records is "It was discovered that when a 12 Lead ECG is recorded and monitoring is quickly restarted, the ECG can cease functioning". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2183-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd.
Product
TEMPUS IC PROFESSIONAL Patient Monitor, Part No. 00-1002, Manufactured by: Remote Diagnostics Technologies Ltd., The Old Coach House, Farleigh Wallop, Hants, UK RG25 2HT. Indicated for 3 Lead ECG monitoring and 12 Lead ECG recording, non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), respiration, end-tidal C02 (ETCO 2), pulse oximetry (SP02) and tympanic temperature.
Product code
MWI Monitor, Physiological, Patient (Without Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)
Reason for recall
It was discovered that when a 12 Lead ECG is recorded and monitoring is quickly restarted, the ECG can cease functioning.
FDA root cause
Component change control
Action
Remote Diagnostic Technologies, Ltd notified its consignees of the problem and the work-around via letter with the subject line "ECG Issue - Field Action Required" on 03/25/2011. The letter stated that customers can avoid the issues by viewing the recorded ECG for at least 13 seconds. Two diagrams were attached with the letter depicting the conditions under which the issue can occur. Customers can continue to use the device normally in all other respects. The letter states that the firm is working on a software modification which will permanently fix the issue and prevent it from occurring. Customers are to contact the Regulatory Affairs and Operations Manager if they have any questions.
Quantity in commerce
19 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- KY, MD, VA, and FL.
Product codes and lots
Identification Numbers: 020001, 020002, 020003, 020004, 020005, 020006, 020007, 020008, 020009, 020010, 020011, 020012, 020013, 020014, 020015, 020016, 020017, 020019, and 020020.