FDA Recall Terminated

IQecg IQiC Interface, Part Numbers: 4-100-1407, Software Version 6.0 IQecg is to be used, under the supervision of a Physician, to obtain Electrocardiograms from the human body surface.

Recall: Z-2724-2011 · Initiated May 18, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2724-2011
Event Number
56016
Firm
Brentwood Medical Technology Corp
FEI Number
2081230
Product Code
DSI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
May 18, 2010
Posted
July 14, 2011
Terminated
August 22, 2011
Address
1125 W 190th St, Gardena, CA, 90248-4303

Description

IQecg IQiC Interface, Part Numbers: 4-100-1407, Software Version 6.0 IQecg is to be used, under the supervision of a Physician, to obtain Electrocardiograms from the human body surface.

Reason

The recall was initiated because when a user of the IQmanager, IQdevices SDK, and IQiC (Centricity) software versions listed above accesses the QT dialogue box to either accept or edit the QT value, the QTc value is recalculated using a Hodges QTc equation, regardless of patient's age. The software does this without notifying the user of the change from use of the Bazett equation, which is utiliz

Action

The firm, Midmark, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTION" letter on May 19, 2010 with an attached Corrective Return Material Authorization (RMA) form via US Postal Service Certified Mail to its consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their IQecg, IQmanager, or lQiC Centricity software to determine the software version currently in use. If it is a listed product, it is subject to this field corrective action. A sample software label was attached to aid the consignees/customers in locating and identifying the software CD. For customers who have already installed the software, the version number can be identified in the "About" page. Consignees/customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Field RMA form and return it with the affected software to: Quality Assurance Department Midmark Diagnostics Group 1125 West 190 S t. Gardena, CA 90248 In addition, if they further distributed this product, identify customers and notify them at once of this product field corrective action. Replacement software was to be shipped to the consignees/customers upon receipt of the returned software CD. If they require a UPS return shipping label or an on-line download of replacement software, contact Midmark Diagnostics Group Support Services at 800-624-8950 extension 5145 or 5108. If you have any questions, call Midmark Diagnostics Group Support Services at 800-624-8950 extension 5145 or QA/RA Manager, Midmark Diagnostics Group 310-516-5116.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA (Nationwide) and countries of: Algeria, Australia, Canada, France and Saudi Arabia.

Quantity

90 units