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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 6, 2019

C3 Wave App, v. 2.0.5

When the iPad is updated with Apple iOS software version 12, the C3 application malfunctions. Upon launching a new procedure, the ECG waves do not appear on the screen, in surfa…

Recall #
Z-0222-2020
Affected scope
24
Initiated
October 1, 2018
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Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp recalled C3 Wave App, v. 2.0.5 - a moderate-severity action.

C3 Wave App, v. 2.0.5 was recalled by Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp in November 6, 2019. Reason: When the iPad is updated with Apple iOS software version 12, the C3 application malfunctions. Upon launching…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0222-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-When the iPad is updated with Apple iOS software version 12, the C3 application malfunctions. Upon launching….

Moderate
severity level
24 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 6, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0222-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 from FDA Devices - 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

C3 Wave App, v. 2.0.5

Reason for recall

When the iPad is updated with Apple iOS software version 12, the C3 application malfunctions. Upon launching a new procedure, the ECG waves do not appear on the screen, in surface or internal mode. If the C3 application is not operating properly, the PICC procedure must be completed without using alternate methods to confirm PICC tip placement.

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 Terminated
Recall number Z-0222-2020
Date reported November 6, 2019
Date initiated October 1, 2018
Recalling firm Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp
Firm location Harleysville, PA
Affected scope 24
Distribution Distributed to accounts in AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, LA, MA, ME, NC, OH, TN, VA, and WV. Foreign distribution to Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, and Sweden.

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

Scale of Impact

24 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-0222-2020) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Devices before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
C3 Wave App, v. 2.0.5. Recalled by Medical Components, Inc dba MedComp. Units affected: 24.
Why was this product recalled?
When the iPad is updated with Apple iOS software version 12, the C3 application malfunctions. Upon launching a new procedure, the ECG waves do not appear on the screen, in surface or internal mode. If the C3 application is not operating properly, the PICC procedure must be completed without using alternate methods to confirm PICC tip placement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 6, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0222-2020.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed to accounts in AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, LA, MA, ME, NC, OH, TN, VA, and WV. Foreign distribution to Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Slovenia, and Sweden..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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