FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Vital Sync" VPMP & IM, software, V2.4. (DVD), packaged on a CD or other electronically controlled device. CDs are packaged in clam shell jeweled cases within a carton box. The Vital Sync Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for the following purposes: 1) To remotely consult regarding a patients status; and 2) To remotely review near real-time patient data, waveforms and alarms in order to utilize this information to aid in clinical decisions and deliver patient care in a timely manner.

Recall: Z-2234-2014 · Reported August 20, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2234-2014
Event ID
68802
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
August 20, 2014
Initiation Date
July 17, 2014
Classification Date
August 14, 2014
Termination Date
October 21, 2014
Address
6135 Gunbarrel Ave, N/A, Boulder, CO, 80301-3214, United States

Description

Vital Sync" VPMP & IM, software, V2.4. (DVD), packaged on a CD or other electronically controlled device. CDs are packaged in clam shell jeweled cases within a carton box. The Vital Sync Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for the following purposes: 1) To remotely consult regarding a patients status; and 2) To remotely review near real-time patient data, waveforms and alarms in order to utilize this information to aid in clinical decisions and deliver patient care in a timely manner.

Reason

Covidien is conducting a field correction of the Vital Sync Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform and Informatics Manager due to a mismatch between the alarm priority on the medical devices and the Vital Sync system.

Code Info

Model # 10007101; Lot # 14A0041IN

Distribution

US distribution to states of: LA, IL, MS, CO, IN, GA, CA and TX.

Quantity

3