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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 24, 2015

CLEARSIGN II Amplifier for LABSYSTEM PRO EP Recording System, 120 channels, using firmware version 2.08. The channel numbers in the amplifier are as follows: Material number: H30120020210 - 40 Channel CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, catalog number 2002021; Material number: H30120020220 80 Channel CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, catalog number 2002022; Material number: H30120020230 120 Channel CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, catalog number 2002023; Material number: H30120020240 160 Channel Clearsign II Amplifier,

Boston Scientific has received complaints indicating that, when using the blood pressure (BP) channels on the CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, the surface Electrocardiogram (ECG) channels …

Recall #
Z-1817-2015
Affected scope
43 units
Initiated
June 2, 2015
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Boston Scientific Corporation recalled CLEARSIGN II Amplifier for LABSYSTEM PRO EP Recording System, 120 channels, using firmwa… - a moderate-severity action.

CLEARSIGN II Amplifier for LABSYSTEM PRO EP Recording System, 120 channels, using firmwa… was recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation in June 24, 2015. Reason: Boston Scientific has received complaints indicating that, when using the blood pressure (BP) channels on the…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1817-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Boston Scientific Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Boston Scientific has received complaints indicating that, when using the blood pressure (BP) channels on the….

Moderate
severity level
43 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
June 24, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1817-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1817-2015) was formally reported on June 24, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on June 2, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Boston Scientific Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lowell, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 43 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Boston Scientific has received complaints indicating that, when using the blood pressure (BP) channels on the CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, the surface Electrocardiogram (ECG) channels become over-written to a variable degree… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: No US distribution. Worldwide Distribution to the countries of : Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

43 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

CLEARSIGN II Amplifier for LABSYSTEM PRO EP Recording System, 120 channels, using firmware version 2.08. The channel numbers in the amplifier are as follows: Material number: H30120020210 - 40 Channel CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, catalog number 2002021; Material number: H30120020220 80 Channel CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, catalog number 2002022; Material number: H30120020230 120 Channel CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, catalog number 2002023; Material number: H30120020240 160 Channel Clearsign II Amplifier, catalog number 2002014. The CLEARSIGN II Amplifier is intended to amplify and condition electrocardiographic signals of biologic origin and pressure transducer input, transmitting this information to a host computer (the LABSYSTEM PRO EP Recording System) that can record and display the information

Reason for recall

Boston Scientific has received complaints indicating that, when using the blood pressure (BP) channels on the CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, the surface Electrocardiogram (ECG) channels become over-written to a variable degree, with the result that it appears shifted from baseline on the system's output screen. This may, in turn, manifest as an uninterpretable ECG signal in the affected channel.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1817-2015
Date reported June 24, 2015
Date initiated June 2, 2015
Recalling firm Boston Scientific Corporation
Firm location Lowell, MA
Affected scope 43 units
Distribution No US distribution. Worldwide Distribution to the countries of : Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

43 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

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What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CLEARSIGN II Amplifier for LABSYSTEM PRO EP Recording System, 120 channels, using firmware version 2.08. The channel numbers in the amplifier are as follows: Material number: H30120020210 - 40 Channel CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, catalog number 2002021; Material number: H30120020220 80 Channel CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, catalog number 2002022; Material number: H30120020230 120 Channel CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, catalog number 2002023; Material number: H30120020240 160 Channel Clearsign II Amplifier, catalog number 2002014. The CLEARSIGN II Amplifier is intended to amplify and condition electrocardiographic signals of biologic origin and pressure transducer input, transmitting this information to a host computer (the LABSYSTEM PRO EP Recording System) that can record and display the information. Recalled by Boston Scientific Corporation. Units affected: 43 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Boston Scientific has received complaints indicating that, when using the blood pressure (BP) channels on the CLEARSIGN II Amplifier, the surface Electrocardiogram (ECG) channels become over-written to a variable degree, with the result that it appears shifted from baseline on the system's output screen. This may, in turn, manifest as an uninterpretable ECG signal in the affected channel.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 24, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1817-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: No US distribution. Worldwide Distribution to the countries of : Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1817-2015) 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?
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