FDA Recall Terminated

Spacelabs Healthcare Xhibit Telemetry Receiver (XTR), Model 96280. Xhibit Telemetry Receivers (XTR) must be connected to an Xhibit Central Station for the display of patient vital signs.

Recall: Z-2886-2016 · Initiated August 25, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2886-2016
Event Number
75078
Firm
Spacelabs Healthcare Inc
FEI Number
3010157426
Product Code
MHX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
August 25, 2016
Posted
September 26, 2016
Terminated
March 13, 2017
Address
35301 SE Center St, Snoqualmie, WA, 98065-9216

Description

Spacelabs Healthcare Xhibit Telemetry Receiver (XTR), Model 96280. Xhibit Telemetry Receivers (XTR) must be connected to an Xhibit Central Station for the display of patient vital signs.

Reason

The firm received multiple reports of Xhibit Telemetry System going offline or locking up. In addition, short-duration asystole alarms may not display an audio and visual alarm as reported from a single Canadian hospital.

Action

Spacelabs sent a letter dated August 25, 2016 to affected US consignees informing them of the going offline or locking up issue when Xhibit Central Station is used as part of an Xhibit Telemetry System. On September 1, 2016, a customer letter (translated as necessary) will be emailed to all international subsidiaries and distributors of record. Spacelabs sent the second Urgent - Medical Device Correction letter, dated September 15, 2016, to affected US consignees informing them that they have received reports of certain short-duration asystole alarms generated by the Xhibit Telemetry Receiver (XTR) where there may be no audible or visual alarm. On September 22, 2016, a second letter (translated as necessary) will be emailed to all international subsidiaries and distributors of record. Spacelabs Healthcare will contact consignees to schedule a convenient time for Spacelabs to update the recalled Xhibit Telemetry System at no cost. Customers with Xhibit Telemetry Receivers will get all Xhibit Central Stations updated regardless if connected to an Xhibit Telemetry Receiver. Consignees are directed to technical support for additional information or technical assistance: Technical Support Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc 35301 SE Center St. Snoqualmie, WA 98065 1-800-522-7025 and select 2 for Technical Support

Distribution

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

316 XTR units total (248 units in the US and 68 units outside US)