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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Sentec, V-Sign Sensor 2 (REF VS-A/P/N), Reusable / Nonsterile / Waterproof, SenTec AG, CH-4106, Therwil, Switzerland. The SenTec Digital Monitoring System (SDMS) is used for continuous and non-invasive monitoring of transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension (tcPCO2), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and pulse rate (PR).

Reported: April 29, 2015 Initiated: March 25, 2015 #Z-1501-2015

Product Description

Sentec, V-Sign Sensor 2 (REF VS-A/P/N), Reusable / Nonsterile / Waterproof, SenTec AG, CH-4106, Therwil, Switzerland. The SenTec Digital Monitoring System (SDMS) is used for continuous and non-invasive monitoring of transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension (tcPCO2), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and pulse rate (PR).

Reason for Recall

SenTec is voluntarily replacing V-Sign Sensors 2 due to pre-mature deterioration of a part of the PCO2 measuring unit and thus disabling PCO2-monitoring. This means that the affected sensors reach their end-of-life earlier than normally expected requiring the sensor`s replacement. There is no increased risk for the patient or operator, because the aforementioned deterioration results in the sens

Details

Recalling Firm
SenTec AG
Units Affected
129 US, 59 OUS
Distribution
US Distribution to the state of : MO
Location
4106 Therwil

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sentec, V-Sign Sensor 2 (REF VS-A/P/N), Reusable / Nonsterile / Waterproof, SenTec AG, CH-4106, Therwil, Switzerland. The SenTec Digital Monitoring System (SDMS) is used for continuous and non-invasive monitoring of transcutaneous carbon dioxide tension (tcPCO2), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and pulse rate (PR).. Recalled by SenTec AG. Units affected: 129 US, 59 OUS.
Why was this product recalled?
SenTec is voluntarily replacing V-Sign Sensors 2 due to pre-mature deterioration of a part of the PCO2 measuring unit and thus disabling PCO2-monitoring. This means that the affected sensors reach their end-of-life earlier than normally expected requiring the sensor`s replacement. There is no increased risk for the patient or operator, because the aforementioned deterioration results in the sens
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 29, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1501-2015.