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FDA Devices recall · Reported November 27, 2013

Centricity Perinatal and Centricity Intensive Care is intended to be used in clinical departments healthcare delivery systems such as a Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Maternal Care, newborn Nursery, critical care units including Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), and may also be used in physicians offices and outpatient clinics. This product is primarily intended to serve the purpose of electronic documentation of clinical data and is designed to accept, transfer, display, calculate, store an

1) Under rare network conditions, a Centricity Perinatal process may maintain an incorrect count of Patient slots in use which may lead to an inability to access the patient roste…

Recall #
Z-0337-2014
Affected scope
1,132 units
Initiated
March 11, 2013
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Ge Healthcare It recalled Centricity Perinatal and Centricity Intensive Care is intended to be used in clinical dep… - a moderate-severity action.

Centricity Perinatal and Centricity Intensive Care is intended to be used in clinical dep… was recalled by Ge Healthcare It in November 27, 2013. Reason: 1) Under rare network conditions, a Centricity Perinatal process may maintain an incorrect count of Patient s…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0337-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ge Healthcare It issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-1) Under rare network conditions, a Centricity Perinatal process may maintain an incorrect count of Patient s….

Moderate
severity level
1K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
November 27, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0337-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0337-2014) was formally reported on November 27, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 11, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ge Healthcare It is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Barrington, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 1,132 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: 1) Under rare network conditions, a Centricity Perinatal process may maintain an incorrect count of Patient slots in use which may lead to an inability to access the patient roster. The user is temporarily unable to rev… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, South Korea, Thailand and United Kingdom.. 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, 3 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 - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

1,132 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Centricity Perinatal and Centricity Intensive Care is intended to be used in clinical departments healthcare delivery systems such as a Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Maternal Care, newborn Nursery, critical care units including Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), and may also be used in physicians offices and outpatient clinics. This product is primarily intended to serve the purpose of electronic documentation of clinical data and is designed to accept, transfer, display, calculate, store and manage clinical data. System capabilities provide the user with the ability to acquire data from the medical devices and to document, annotate, display, store, print, export and retrieve patient clinical practice information. This product is intended for professional use only.

Reason for recall

1) Under rare network conditions, a Centricity Perinatal process may maintain an incorrect count of Patient slots in use which may lead to an inability to access the patient roster. The user is temporarily unable to review or edit form and chart information. This could result in a potential delay of care; however active fetal strips and permanent patient data storage are not affected. 2) When

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-0337-2014
Date reported November 27, 2013
Date initiated March 11, 2013
Recalling firm Ge Healthcare It
Firm location Barrington, IL
Affected scope 1,132 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, South Korea, Thailand and United Kingdom.

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

Scale of Impact

1,132 units 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

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Centricity Perinatal and Centricity Intensive Care is intended to be used in clinical departments healthcare delivery systems such as a Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Maternal Care, newborn Nursery, critical care units including Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), and may also be used in physicians offices and outpatient clinics. This product is primarily intended to serve the purpose of electronic documentation of clinical data and is designed to accept, transfer, display, calculate, store and manage clinical data. System capabilities provide the user with the ability to acquire data from the medical devices and to document, annotate, display, store, print, export and retrieve patient clinical practice information. This product is intended for professional use only.. Recalled by Ge Healthcare It. Units affected: 1,132 units.
Why was this product recalled?
1) Under rare network conditions, a Centricity Perinatal process may maintain an incorrect count of Patient slots in use which may lead to an inability to access the patient roster. The user is temporarily unable to review or edit form and chart information. This could result in a potential delay of care; however active fetal strips and permanent patient data storage are not affected. 2) When
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 27, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0337-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, South Korea, Thailand and United Kingdom..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0337-2014) 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?
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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