Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 12, 2014
CARESCAPE Monitor B850, a multi-parameter high acuity patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas within a professional healthcare facility. Product Usage: The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 system is indicated for monitoring of Hemodynamic (including ECG, ST Segment, Arrhythmia Detection, ECG Diagnostic Analysis and Measurement, Invasive Pressure, Noninvasive Blood Pressu
There is a potential for communication loss associated with the F5-01 Frame when connected to CARESCAPE Patient Data Module (PDM) in the CARESCAPE Monitor B850. The PDM patient p…
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Ge Healthcare, LLC recalled CARESCAPE Monitor B850, a multi-parameter high acuity patient monitor intended for use in… - a moderate-severity action.
CARESCAPE Monitor B850, a multi-parameter high acuity patient monitor intended for use in… was recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC in February 12, 2014. Reason: There is a potential for communication loss associated with the F5-01 Frame when connected to CARESCAPE Patie…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0927-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ge Healthcare, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-There is a potential for communication loss associated with the F5-01 Frame when connected to CARESCAPE Patie….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- February 12, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0927-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0927-2014) was formally reported on February 12, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 20, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ge Healthcare, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukesha, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 12, 945 units (6,239 US, 6,706 OUS).
The documented reason for this recall is: There is a potential for communication loss associated with the F5-01 Frame when connected to CARESCAPE Patient Data Module (PDM) in the CARESCAPE Monitor B850. The PDM patient parameter acquisition module can sometime… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, BRAZIL, Canada, CHILE, COSTA RICA, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, ECUADOR, Egypt, E…. 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
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Affected scope
12, 945 units (6,239 US, 6,706 OUS)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Product description
CARESCAPE Monitor B850, a multi-parameter high acuity patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas within a professional healthcare facility. Product Usage: The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 system is indicated for monitoring of Hemodynamic (including ECG, ST Segment, Arrhythmia Detection, ECG Diagnostic Analysis and Measurement, Invasive Pressure, Noninvasive Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry, Cardiac Output, Temperature, Impedance Respiration and SvO2 (Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation)), Airway Gases (Fi/Et C02, 02, N20 and Anesthetic Agent), Spirometry, Gas Exchange (02 Consumption (VO2), C02 production (VCO2), energy expenditure (BE), and respiratory quotient (RQ)) and neurophysiological (including electroencephalography (EEG), Entropy, Bispectral Index (BIS) and Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitoring) status. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 provides alarms, trends, snapshots and events, and calculations and can be connected to displays, printers and recording devices. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 can be a stand-alone monitor or interfaced to other devices. It can also be connected to other monitors for bed to bed viewing and to data management software devices via a network. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, or by personnel trained in proper use of the equipment in a professional healthcare facility. In addition to the healthcare practitioner, the CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is designed to provide configuration and troubleshooting capabilities to qualified service personnel.
Reason for recall
There is a potential for communication loss associated with the F5-01 Frame when connected to CARESCAPE Patient Data Module (PDM) in the CARESCAPE Monitor B850. The PDM patient parameter acquisition module can sometimes spontaneously lose the communication with the host patient monitor when attached to the F5-01 Frame due to an issue with the PDM Ethernet communication hardware. The communicatio
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0927-2014 |
| Date reported | February 12, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 20, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Healthcare, LLC |
| Firm location | Waukesha, WI |
| Affected scope | 12, 945 units (6,239 US, 6,706 OUS) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, BRAZIL, Canada, CHILE, COSTA RICA, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, ECUADOR, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, Fra… |
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? ▼
CARESCAPE Monitor B850, a multi-parameter high acuity patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas within a professional healthcare facility. Product Usage: The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 system is indicated for monitoring of Hemodynamic (including ECG, ST Segment, Arrhythmia Detection, ECG Diagnostic Analysis and Measurement, Invasive Pressure, Noninvasive Blood Pressure, Pulse Oximetry, Cardiac Output, Temperature, Impedance Respiration and SvO2 (Mixed Venous Oxygen Saturation)), Airway Gases (Fi/Et C02, 02, N20 and Anesthetic Agent), Spirometry, Gas Exchange (02 Consumption (VO2), C02 production (VCO2), energy expenditure (BE), and respiratory quotient (RQ)) and neurophysiological (including electroencephalography (EEG), Entropy, Bispectral Index (BIS) and Neuromuscular Transmission (NMT) Monitoring) status. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 provides alarms, trends, snapshots and events, and calculations and can be connected to displays, printers and recording devices. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 can be a stand-alone monitor or interfaced to other devices. It can also be connected to other monitors for bed to bed viewing and to data management software devices via a network. The CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is intended for use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner, or by personnel trained in proper use of the equipment in a professional healthcare facility. In addition to the healthcare practitioner, the CARESCAPE Monitor B850 is designed to provide configuration and troubleshooting capabilities to qualified service personnel.. Recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 12, 945 units (6,239 US, 6,706 OUS).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
There is a potential for communication loss associated with the F5-01 Frame when connected to CARESCAPE Patient Data Module (PDM) in the CARESCAPE Monitor B850. The PDM patient parameter acquisition module can sometimes spontaneously lose the communication with the host patient monitor when attached to the F5-01 Frame due to an issue with the PDM Ethernet communication hardware. The communicatio
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 12, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0927-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, BRAZIL, Canada, CHILE, COSTA RICA, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, ECUADOR, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, GUAM, India, INDONESIA, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, NEPAL, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, PANAMA, PARAGUAY, PERU, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, URUGUAY..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0927-2014) 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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