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ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Devices recall · Reported October 30, 2019

ApexPro Telemetry Server System. Also identified as Modification To: ApexPro Telemetry System and ApexPro FH Telemetry System - Product Usage: These systems are typically deployed in sub acute care areas in hospitals or clinical sites where patient mobility can enhance the effectiveness of the medical procedures administered.

May not provide visual and/or audible alarms at the CARESCAPE Central Station or Clinical Information Center monitor for ECG arrhythmias, ECG LEADS FAIL or Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) u…

Recall #
Z-0175-2020
Affected scope
22,438 (17,971 US; 4,467 OUS) devices total
Initiated
August 30, 2019
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Ge Healthcare, LLC recalled ApexPro Telemetry Server System. Also identified as Modification To: ApexPro Telemetry S… - a moderate-severity action.

ApexPro Telemetry Server System. Also identified as Modification To: ApexPro Telemetry S… was recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC in October 30, 2019. Reason: May not provide visual and/or audible alarms at the CARESCAPE Central Station or Clinical Information Center …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0175-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ge Healthcare, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-May not provide visual and/or audible alarms at the CARESCAPE Central Station or Clinical Information Center ….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
October 30, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0175-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0175-2020) was formally reported on October 30, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 30, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Ge Healthcare, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukesha, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 22,438 (17,971 US; 4,467 OUS) devices total.

The documented reason for this recall is: May not provide visual and/or audible alarms at the CARESCAPE Central Station or Clinical Information Center monitor for ECG arrhythmias, ECG LEADS FAIL or Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) under certain conditions. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

22,438 (17,971 US; 4,467 OUS) devices total

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

ApexPro Telemetry Server System. Also identified as Modification To: ApexPro Telemetry System and ApexPro FH Telemetry System - Product Usage: These systems are typically deployed in sub acute care areas in hospitals or clinical sites where patient mobility can enhance the effectiveness of the medical procedures administered.

Reason for recall

May not provide visual and/or audible alarms at the CARESCAPE Central Station or Clinical Information Center monitor for ECG arrhythmias, ECG LEADS FAIL or Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) under certain conditions.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-0175-2020
Date reported October 30, 2019
Date initiated August 30, 2019
Recalling firm Ge Healthcare, LLC
Firm location Waukesha, WI
Affected scope 22,438 (17,971 US; 4,467 OUS) devices total
Distribution Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ApexPro Telemetry Server System. Also identified as Modification To: ApexPro Telemetry System and ApexPro FH Telemetry System - Product Usage: These systems are typically deployed in sub acute care areas in hospitals or clinical sites where patient mobility can enhance the effectiveness of the medical procedures administered.. Recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 22,438 (17,971 US; 4,467 OUS) devices total.
Why was this product recalled?
May not provide visual and/or audible alarms at the CARESCAPE Central Station or Clinical Information Center monitor for ECG arrhythmias, ECG LEADS FAIL or Pulse Oximetry (SpO2) under certain conditions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 30, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0175-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY. The countries of ALGERIA, ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELGIUM, BERMUDA, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ECUADOR, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, GUAM, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, HONG KONG, HUNGARY, INDIA, Indonesia, IRAQ, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, Korea (Republic of), KUWAIT, LATVIA, LEBANON, LIBYA, LITHUANIA, MACEDONIA, Malaysia, MEXICO, MOROCCO, Myanmar, NETHERLANDS, New Zealand, NORWAY, PANAMA, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, PORTUGAL, PUERTO RICO, QATAR, ROMANIA, Russia, SAUDI ARABIA, Singapore, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SRI LANKA, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, SYRIA, TAIWAN, TAJIKISTAN, Thailand, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM, VENEZUELA, Viet Nam, YUGOSLAVIA..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0175-2020) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported October 30, 2019.

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Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

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