Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 16, 2018
When continuous cardiac output monitoring with a pulmonary artery catheter is placed in the Pause mode, the catheter thermal coil may continue while in pause mode.
Icu Medical, Inc. recalled Hemodynamic monitoring system (HMS), comprised of a Patient Interface Module (Part Number… - a moderate-severity action.
Hemodynamic monitoring system (HMS), comprised of a Patient Interface Module (Part Number… was recalled by Icu Medical, Inc. in May 16, 2018. Reason: When continuous cardiac output monitoring with a pulmonary artery catheter is placed in the Pause mode, t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1775-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Icu Medical, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-When continuous cardiac output monitoring with a pulmonary artery catheter is placed in the Pause mode, t….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1775-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1775-2018) was formally reported on May 16, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 5, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Icu Medical, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of San Clemente, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 36 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: When continuous cardiac output monitoring with a pulmonary artery catheter is placed in the Pause mode, the catheter thermal coil may continue while in pause mode. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to the states of CA, FL, NC, NE, NY, and WA.. 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, 6 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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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
36 devices
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Hemodynamic monitoring system (HMS), comprised of a Patient Interface Module (Part Number 58401-000 and a User Interface Module (Part Number 58403-000). Intended for patients for whom the monitoring of continuous cardiac output is indicated for diagnostic and prognostic evaluation by a clinician in the hospital.
When continuous cardiac output monitoring with a pulmonary artery catheter is placed in the Pause mode, the catheter thermal coil may continue while in pause mode.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1775-2018 |
| Date reported | May 16, 2018 |
| Date initiated | January 5, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Icu Medical, Inc. |
| Firm location | San Clemente, CA |
| Affected scope | 36 devices |
| Distribution | Distributed to the states of CA, FL, NC, NE, NY, and WA. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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