FDA recall record

Masimo rainbow Reusable Sensors recall — FDA Z-0338-2016

These sensors were manufactured with incompatible configurations. This could result in sensors that will provide either no readings or inaccurate readings…

Class IIclassification
Z-0338-2016official record ID
Dec 2, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0338-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMasimo Corporation
Report dateDec 2, 2015
Recall initiation dateOct 28, 2015
Quantity3476 units total (3322 units in US)
LocationIrvine, CA, United States

Official product description

rainbow Reusable Sensors. RAINBOW DCI-DC3, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2201; RAINBOW DCI-dc8, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2407; RAINBOW DCI, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2696; RAINBOW DCIP, PED, SpO2/SpCO/SpMet, Part No. 2697. rainbow reusable sensors are indicated for spot check or continuous non-invasive monitoring of arterial saturation (SpO2), arterial carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO), arterial methemoglobin (SpMet), and pulse rate.

Why the product was recalled

These sensors were manufactured with incompatible configurations. This could result in sensors that will provide either no readings or inaccurate readings for the SpCO and SpMet parameters.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Kuwait, Martinique, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, and Turkey.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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