Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0095-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | GE Healthcare Finland Oy |
| Report date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Quantity | 59,000 units |
| Location | Helsinki, Finland |
Official product description
GE Healthcare CARESCAPE Monitor B450 Product Usage: Intended uses of CARESCAPE B450 in 510(k) countries [UR_CRSCP-885]: The CARESCAPE Monitor B450 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intrahospital transport within a professional healthcare facility. The CARESCAPE Monitor B450 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE Monitor B450 is indicated for monitoring of: -hemodynamic (including ECG, ST segment, arrhythmia detection, ECG diagnostic analysis and measurement, invasive pressure, non-invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, cardiac output (thermodilution and pulse contour), temperature, mixed venous oxygen saturation, and central venous oxygen saturation, -Respiratory (impedance respiration, airway gases (CO2, O2, N2O and anesthetic agents), and spirometry) -neurophysiological status (including electroencephalography, Entropy, Bispectral Index (BIS), and neuromuscular transmission).
Why the product was recalled
When multiple CARESCAPEMonitor B450 or B850 units are connected to the same network and a network overload occurs for a prolonged time, the monitors may simultaneously restart as designed. The monitor restart will not be completed until the network issue has been corrected.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-US Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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