FDA recall record

Covidien OxiMax N-65 Handheld Pulse Oximeter recall — FDA Z-2267-2015

Potential missing segments on the display that can result in misinterpretation of data.

Class IIclassification
Z-2267-2015official record ID
Aug 5, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2267-2015
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCovidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)
Report dateAug 5, 2015
Recall initiation dateJun 29, 2015
Quantity211,426 units
LocationBoulder, CO, United States

Official product description

OxiMax N-65 Handheld Pulse Oximeter. N65, N65-1, N65P, and N65P-1. For continuous or spot check monitoring of functional arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate.

Why the product was recalled

Potential missing segments on the display that can result in misinterpretation of data.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Canada.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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