FDA Recall Terminated

Philips NM3 Monitors, Model 7900 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English - P/N 1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English Refurbished - P/N U1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English, Demo Unit - P/N DU1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, Spanish - P/N 1060462 NM3 is a multi-parameter patient monitor that utilizes the FloTrak Elite module to perform some of the calculations.

Recall: Z-2167-2011 · Initiated January 4, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2167-2011
Event Number
57594
Firm
Respironics Novametrix, LLC.
FEI Number
1219324
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
January 4, 2011
Posted
May 10, 2011
Terminated
March 7, 2013
Address
5 Technology Dr, Wallingford, CT, 06492-1942

Description

Philips NM3 Monitors, Model 7900 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English - P/N 1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English Refurbished - P/N U1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English, Demo Unit - P/N DU1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, Spanish - P/N 1060462 NM3 is a multi-parameter patient monitor that utilizes the FloTrak Elite module to perform some of the calculations.

Reason

Software: two displayed respiratory parameters are incorrect due to errors in the system software: MValv (alveolar minute ventilation) and Vt/kg (tidal volume/patient weight). In both instances, the displayed parameters are higher than actual.

Action

Respironics issued Field Action Notification Letter via Fed'x on 1/4/11, notifying customers of the issue and to instruct them on conditions for continued use and return of the device. The device will be updated with revised software to correct the calculation errors. Any questions or need additional information about this recall action, Contact Respironics US Customer Service at 1-800-345-6443 for customers residing in the USA or +011 (203)697-6488 for International customers.

Distribution

Nationwide Foreign: Belgium, China, Columbia, Egypt, England, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Spain

Quantity

182 units