FDA Recall Terminated

Propaq LT vital signs monitor, Model 802LTON

Recall: Z-0215-2007 · Initiated October 22, 2006

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0215-2007
Event Number
36628
Firm
Welch Allyn Protocol, Inc
FEI Number
3023750
Product Code
MWI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 22, 2006
Posted
November 28, 2006
Terminated
August 2, 2011
Address
8500 Sw Creekside Pl, Beaverton, OR, 97008

Description

Propaq LT vital signs monitor, Model 802LTON

Reason

Potential to burn patient's finger. A Nellcor pulse oximetry (Sp02) sensor became hot when used with a Propaq LT.

Action

A letter dated October 22, 2006 was sent to customers between October 25-27,2006. The letter advised of the problem and requested the customer contact the firm to arrange for return of the monitor to be serviced. The customer will be provided with a temporary replacement. The dealers were requested to notify their customers.

Distribution

Devices were distributed to hospitals/medical centers and dealers worldwide.

Quantity

total of both models 1031