FDA Recall Terminated

PHILIPS NM3 Monitor Model Number: 7900 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English Part Number: 1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English, Refurbished Part Number : U1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English, Demo Unit Part Number: DU1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, Spanish Part Number: 1060462 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, French Part Number: 1060458 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, Swedish Part Number:1062860 Intended use: Cardiac output monitoring, Spirometric and carbon dioxide monitoring, and Continuous, non-invasive monitoring of functional arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate.

Recall: Z-3287-2011 · Initiated July 29, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3287-2011
Event Number
59312
Firm
Respironics Novametrix, LLC.
FEI Number
1219324
Product Code
BZK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Manufacturing material removal
Initiated
July 29, 2011
Posted
September 30, 2011
Terminated
May 23, 2012
Address
5 Technology Dr, Wallingford, CT, 06492-1942

Description

PHILIPS NM3 Monitor Model Number: 7900 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English Part Number: 1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English, Refurbished Part Number : U1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English, Demo Unit Part Number: DU1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, Spanish Part Number: 1060462 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, French Part Number: 1060458 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, Swedish Part Number:1062860 Intended use: Cardiac output monitoring, Spirometric and carbon dioxide monitoring, and Continuous, non-invasive monitoring of functional arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate.

Reason

Pressure lines maybe occluded and display incorrect tidal volumes.

Action

Respironics Novametrix, LLC on July 29, 2011 notified accounts via e-mail or tracked receipt, an Urgent - Medical Device Recall letter to notify customers of the issue and to instruct them on conditions for continued use. Monitors will need to be returned for functional performance testing at their facility. Customers can contact Respironics US Customer Service at 1-877-387-3311 for customers residing in the USA or +011 (203)697-6348 for International customers, if they have any questions or need additional information.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Egypt, India, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia Thailand, GB, and Russia.

Quantity

254 units