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FDA Devices recall · Reported June 27, 2012

The product is Pathfinder SL, version 1.6.0.3057 software used with the Spacelabs Healthcare Pathfinder SL Holter Analyzer, version 1.6.0. Product Usage: The Holter Analyzer analyzes information collected from ambulatory electrocardiogram recorders worn by patients and used to assist physicians in diagnosis and patient monitoring. In addition, incorrect QTc values are reported after moving the cursor. QTc values are timing events between labeled points of interest in the ECG signal that the

The firm received reports of the Pathfinder LS software crashing after editing a batch of Holter Analyzer records. The software will stop with an error message requiring a restart…

Recall #
Z-1831-2012
Affected scope
114
Initiated
May 11, 2012
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Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc recalled The product is Pathfinder SL, version 1.6.0.3057 software used with the Spacelabs Healthc… - a moderate-severity action.

The product is Pathfinder SL, version 1.6.0.3057 software used with the Spacelabs Healthc… was recalled by Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc in June 27, 2012. Reason: The firm received reports of the Pathfinder LS software crashing after editing a batch of Holter Analyzer rec…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1831-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm received reports of the Pathfinder LS software crashing after editing a batch of Holter Analyzer rec….

Moderate
severity level
114 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
June 27, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1831-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1831-2012) was formally reported on June 27, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 11, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Issaquah, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 114.

The documented reason for this recall is: The firm received reports of the Pathfinder LS software crashing after editing a batch of Holter Analyzer records. The software will stop with an error message requiring a restart. In addition, QTc values will not upda… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of Nevada and Vermont, and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, CANADA, CYPRUS, GERMANY, ICELAND, ISRAEL, POLAND, ROMANIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, THAILA…. 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

114

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

The product is Pathfinder SL, version 1.6.0.3057 software used with the Spacelabs Healthcare Pathfinder SL Holter Analyzer, version 1.6.0. Product Usage: The Holter Analyzer analyzes information collected from ambulatory electrocardiogram recorders worn by patients and used to assist physicians in diagnosis and patient monitoring. In addition, incorrect QTc values are reported after moving the cursor. QTc values are timing events between labeled points of interest in the ECG signal that the physician can mark with the cursor. The software is used to edit a family of events and upon conclusion the software crashes with an error message.

Reason for recall

The firm received reports of the Pathfinder LS software crashing after editing a batch of Holter Analyzer records. The software will stop with an error message requiring a restart. In addition, QTc values will not update after moving the marker.

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-1831-2012
Date reported June 27, 2012
Date initiated May 11, 2012
Recalling firm Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc
Firm location Issaquah, WA
Affected scope 114
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of Nevada and Vermont, and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, CANADA, CYPRUS, GERMANY, ICELAND, ISRAEL, POLAND, ROMANIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND, TURKEY and UNITE…

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

Scale of Impact

114 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) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The product is Pathfinder SL, version 1.6.0.3057 software used with the Spacelabs Healthcare Pathfinder SL Holter Analyzer, version 1.6.0. Product Usage: The Holter Analyzer analyzes information collected from ambulatory electrocardiogram recorders worn by patients and used to assist physicians in diagnosis and patient monitoring. In addition, incorrect QTc values are reported after moving the cursor. QTc values are timing events between labeled points of interest in the ECG signal that the physician can mark with the cursor. The software is used to edit a family of events and upon conclusion the software crashes with an error message.. Recalled by Spacelabs Healthcare, Llc. Units affected: 114.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm received reports of the Pathfinder LS software crashing after editing a batch of Holter Analyzer records. The software will stop with an error message requiring a restart. In addition, QTc values will not update after moving the marker.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 27, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1831-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including the states of Nevada and Vermont, and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, CANADA, CYPRUS, GERMANY, ICELAND, ISRAEL, POLAND, ROMANIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND, TURKEY and UNITED KINGDOM..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1831-2012) 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?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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