FDA Recall Terminated

Tempus LS - Manual Defibrillator, Model Number: 00-3020 Software Version: 1.3.4 - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in the following environmental: - Primarily in pre-hospital care and transport applications (including ambulances, fixed and rotary wing aircraft).

Recall: Z-0564-2021 · Initiated November 17, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0564-2021
Event Number
86801
Firm
Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd. PAVILION C2, ASHWOOD PARK ASHWOOD WAY Basingstoke United Kingdom
FEI Number
3003832357
Product Code
LDD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
November 17, 2020
Posted
December 11, 2020
Terminated
December 12, 2023

Description

Tempus LS - Manual Defibrillator, Model Number: 00-3020 Software Version: 1.3.4 - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in the following environmental: - Primarily in pre-hospital care and transport applications (including ambulances, fixed and rotary wing aircraft).

Reason

A software error was detected within software version 1.3.4 for the Tempus LS device. When exiting pacer back into manual mode the pacer pulse wave may put the ECG calibration out of calibration. This software error may result in a delay in therapy, as the clinician is not provided an ECG waveform on which a shockable rhythm decision can be made. The device is still able to deliver a manual defibrillation shock.

Action

Customers are asked to follow the "Action to be Taken by Customer/User" section of the recall notice which states the following : The device continues to be able to deliver defibrillation therapy if this fault condition occurs. The problem is resolved by: - Manually exiting Pacer mode into Manual defibrillation mode, and then must power cycle the device by: - Holding the power button to turn the device off and then power on again using the power button. The device will restart in the default manual defibrillation mode. Alternatively, switching to a different Defibrillator may be used to monitor ECG waveform and perform a defibrillation shock. Please complete the attached reply card, so that RDT may provide the USB Flash Drive to the correct location and recipient to upgrade your device/s. Once you receive the USB Flash Drive, follow the instructions to upgrade the device/s.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Quantity

175 devices