Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 10, 2013
In rare instances, the BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cables (BCI¿ Cable) are not transferring alarms when used with some remote nurse alarm systems.
Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. recalled Smiths Medical, BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable (Normally Open & Normally Closed), Reorder Number… - a critical-severity action.
Smiths Medical, BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable (Normally Open & Normally Closed), Reorder Number… was recalled by Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. in April 10, 2013. Reason: In rare instances, the BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cables (BCI¿ Cable) are not transferring alarms when used with some …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1014-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-In rare instances, the BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cables (BCI¿ Cable) are not transferring alarms when used with some ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1014-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1014-2013) was formally reported on April 10, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 6, 2013. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Saint Paul, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 39.
The documented reason for this recall is: In rare instances, the BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cables (BCI¿ Cable) are not transferring alarms when used with some remote nurse alarm systems. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: USA Nationwide Distribution - including the states of: CO, IL, IN, MA, SC and WI.. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
39
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Smiths Medical, BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable (Normally Open & Normally Closed), Reorder Numbers: WW3398NO & WW3398NC. For use with respiration carbon dioxide measurement equipment. Product Usage: The BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable is designed for use with the 9004 Capnocheck¿ Capnography (Plus or Sleep) system to transfer alarm signals from the Capnocheck¿ Capnography system to a remote alarm system. The BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable and the 9004 Capnocheck¿ Capnography systems are intended for use in all critical environments including ventilatory applications, patient transport, and anesthesia.
In rare instances, the BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cables (BCI¿ Cable) are not transferring alarms when used with some remote nurse alarm systems.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1014-2013 |
| Date reported | April 10, 2013 |
| Date initiated | February 6, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Smiths Medical Asd, Inc. |
| Firm location | Saint Paul, MN |
| Affected scope | 39 |
| Distribution | USA Nationwide Distribution - including the states of: CO, IL, IN, MA, SC and WI. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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