Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported February 26, 2025
Due to an error message that prevents users from utilizing carboxyhemoglobin saturation and methemoglobin saturation sensors on their monitor/defibrillator system.
Physio-Control, Inc. recalled LIFEPAK 15 V4/Masimo Rainbow Sensors: Masimo¿ RD rainbow Adt 8¿ SpCO, SpO2, and SpMet,… - a moderate-severity action.
LIFEPAK 15 V4/Masimo Rainbow Sensors: Masimo¿ RD rainbow Adt 8¿ SpCO, SpO2, and SpMet,… was recalled by Physio-Control, Inc. in February 26, 2025. Reason: Due to an error message that prevents users from utilizing carboxyhemoglobin saturation and methemoglobin sat…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1184-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Physio-Control, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to an error message that prevents users from utilizing carboxyhemoglobin saturation and methemoglobin sat….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1184-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1184-2025) was formally reported on February 26, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 21, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Physio-Control, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Redmond, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 622.
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to an error message that prevents users from utilizing carboxyhemoglobin saturation and methemoglobin saturation sensors on their monitor/defibrillator system. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV.. 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
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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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
622
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
LIFEPAK 15 V4/Masimo Rainbow Sensors: Masimo¿ RD rainbow Adt 8¿ SpCO, SpO2, and SpMet, Adult Adhesive Sensors REF 11996-000515 Masimo¿ LNCS-II rainbow¿ DCI 8¿ SpCO, Adult Reusable Sensor REF 11996-000519 Masimo¿ LNCS-II rainbow¿ DCI 8¿ SpCO, Pediatric Reusable Sensor REF 11996-000520 The LIFEPAK¿ 15 Monitor/Defibrillator (LP15) is a complete acute cardiac care response system designed for basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) patient management protocols. RD rainbow" 8¿ SpCO sensors are indicated for the continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2), pulse rate, carboxyhemoglobin saturation (SpCO¿), and methemoglobin saturation (SpMet¿) for use with adult, pediatric, infant, and neonatal patients during both no motion and motion conditions, and for patients who are well or poorly perfused in hospitals, hospital-type facilities, mobile, and home environments.
Due to an error message that prevents users from utilizing carboxyhemoglobin saturation and methemoglobin saturation sensors on their monitor/defibrillator system.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1184-2025 |
| Date reported | February 26, 2025 |
| Date initiated | January 21, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Physio-Control, Inc. |
| Firm location | Redmond, WA |
| Affected scope | 622 |
| Distribution | U.S. Nationwide distribution including in the states of CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WV. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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