FDA Recall Terminated

SenTec, V-Sign"2 Sensors The SenTec Digital Monitoring System (SMDS) is used for continuous and noninvasive real-time monitoring of ventilation (tcPCO2) and oxygenation (SpO2).

Recall: Z-2199-2012 · Initiated July 9, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2199-2012
Event Number
62589
Firm
Sentec AG Ringstrasse 39 Therwil, Baselland Switzerland
FEI Number
3004149774
Product Code
LKD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
July 9, 2012
Posted
August 13, 2012
Terminated
October 11, 2012

Description

SenTec, V-Sign"2 Sensors The SenTec Digital Monitoring System (SMDS) is used for continuous and noninvasive real-time monitoring of ventilation (tcPCO2) and oxygenation (SpO2).

Reason

SenTec is recalling a number of V-Sign"2 Sensors due to a problem regarding configuration parameter writing during manufacturing.

Action

SenTec sent a Field Safety Notice dated July 12, 2012, via email to all affected customers. It identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed the affected Sensors in the field must be replaced. Please locate the affected Sensors and return them to SenTec for analysis immediately. SenTec will provide you with replacement Sensors within the next three months.This notice needs to be passed on to all those who need to be aware within your organization. Please transfer this notice to other organizations on which this action has an impact. Please maintain awareness on this notice and resulting action for an appropriate period to ensure effectiveness of the corrective action. Further questions please call (262 ) 594-2114.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide including the state of Missouri,. and the countries of Germany, Spain, France, Netherlands, Australia, Belgium, Thailand.

Quantity

8