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Del Mar Reynolds Medical Spacelabs ARKON Anesthesia Workstation recall — FDA Z-1771-2013

Spacelabs ARKON Anesthesia System is recalled due to software defect. The System Status Computer may incorrectly determine that a communication error has…

Class IIclassification
Z-1771-2013official record ID
Jul 31, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1771-2013
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmDel Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd.
Report dateJul 31, 2013
Recall initiation dateJun 7, 2013
Quantity9 units (4 in the US and 5 outside US)
LocationHertford, N/A, United Kingdom

Official product description

Spacelabs ARKON Anesthesia Workstation. Spacelabs ARKON Anesthesia Workstation may be used for the delivery of oxygen, air and nitrous oxide in a controlled manner to various patient breathing circuits with or without the use of mechanical ventilator, and may be used for the delivery of anesthetic vapor by use of a dismountable vaporizer.

Why the product was recalled

Spacelabs ARKON Anesthesia System is recalled due to software defect. The System Status Computer may incorrectly determine that a communication error has occurred. If this situation occurs, a buzzer will activate and a yellow triangle will be displayed on the System Status Computer screen that alerts the user of this error.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - USA including South Carolina and internationally to Canada and Great Britian.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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