FDA Recall Terminated

The Schiller PB 1000, also known as: Merge Hemo Patient Data Module (PDM), V2 model, a major component of the Merge Hemo software.

Recall: Z-1203-2017 · Initiated May 31, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1203-2017
Event Number
75616
Firm
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
FEI Number
1000116130
Product Code
DQK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
May 31, 2015
Terminated
March 13, 2020
Address
900 Walnut Ridge Dr, Hartland, WI, 53029-8347

Description

The Schiller PB 1000, also known as: Merge Hemo Patient Data Module (PDM), V2 model, a major component of the Merge Hemo software.

Reason

Non-invasive blood pressure pumps (NIBP) voltage is not sufficient and causes the NIBP pumps to fail prior to reaching adequate initial pressure.

Action

The recalling firm issued letters via email dated 3/28/2016 and 7/11/2016, or via certified mail if no email address was available. A third letter dated 1/23/2017 was also issued..

Distribution

Distribution was nationwide to medical facilities. There was also military and government distribution.

Quantity

341 sites potentially have the affected product versions