Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1458-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd. |
| Report date | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 5, 2015 |
| Quantity | 1040 units total (398 in the US and 642 international) |
| Location | Hertford, United Kingdom |
Official product description
Spacelabs Pediatric Flow Sensor Kit, PN: 376-0561-00. This kit is for Spacelabs Healthcare Blease 700/900 Series Ventilators. Designed specifically for the mechanical ventilation of adult and pediatric patients under general anesthesia.
Why the product was recalled
Reports of inaccurate low flow readings. Monitored inspiratory tidal volume (VTi) and expiratory tidal volume (Vte) measurements from the pediatric flow sensor are reporting out of specification low compared to the actual delivered volumes being administered to the patient.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution-US including the states of Louisiana, North Carolina, and Washington and the countries of Argentina, Brazil, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Finland, Great Britain, India, Libya, Mexico, Nicaragua, Oman, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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