BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Vital Sync" VPMP & IM, software, V2.4. (DVD), packaged on a CD or other electronically controlled device. CDs are packaged in clam shell jeweled cases within a carton box. The Vital Sync Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for the following purposes: 1) To remotely consult regarding a patients status; and 2) To remotely review near real-time patient data, waveforms and alarms in order to utilize this information to aid in clinical decisions and deliver patient care in a timely manner.

    Recall: Z-2234-2014 · Initiated July 17, 2014

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2234-2014
    Event Number
    68802
    Firm
    Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
    FEI Number
    2936999
    Product Code
    MWI
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software design
    Initiated
    July 17, 2014
    Posted
    August 14, 2014
    Terminated
    October 21, 2014
    Address
    6135 Gunbarrel Ave, Boulder, CO, 80301-3214

    Description

    Vital Sync" VPMP & IM, software, V2.4. (DVD), packaged on a CD or other electronically controlled device. CDs are packaged in clam shell jeweled cases within a carton box. The Vital Sync Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for the following purposes: 1) To remotely consult regarding a patients status; and 2) To remotely review near real-time patient data, waveforms and alarms in order to utilize this information to aid in clinical decisions and deliver patient care in a timely manner.

    Reason

    Covidien is conducting a field correction of the Vital Sync Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform and Informatics Manager due to a mismatch between the alarm priority on the medical devices and the Vital Sync system.

    Action

    The firm, Covidien, sent an "URGENT FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTION NOTICE" letter dated 7/16/14 to its customers on 7/17/14 via FedEx. The letter informs users that a representative will be in contact to schedule a software update.The letter also described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to disregard the audible and visual alarm priority indicators and only use the alarm description text on the patient tile and on the patient detail page for alarm priority information, until the mismatch is corrected. The Vital Sync" Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform and Informatics Manager or Vital Sync" Remote Monitoring System may still be used until the software update is available. If you have questions about this letter or to report any issues with the Vital Sync" Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform and Informatics Manager or Vital Sync" Remote Monitoring System, contact our Technical Support Department at (800)635-5267, option 3, then option 1.

    Distribution

    US distribution to states of: LA, IL, MS, CO, IN, GA, CA and TX.

    Quantity

    3