PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Schiller AG ISA CO2 Sensor (AKA: PhaseIn Unit), Merge Part Number HW-HEMO-00001. The PhaseIn Unit is an optional accessory (sold separately) to the Merge Hemo Patient Data Module (PDM). The PDM is a major component of the Merge Hemo system.

Reported: May 10, 2017 Initiated: March 30, 2015 #Z-1923-2017

Product Description

Schiller AG ISA CO2 Sensor (AKA: PhaseIn Unit), Merge Part Number HW-HEMO-00001. The PhaseIn Unit is an optional accessory (sold separately) to the Merge Hemo Patient Data Module (PDM). The PDM is a major component of the Merge Hemo system.

Reason for Recall

The units may display the alarm "sampling line clogged" after the flow zeroing procedure that is conducted automatically 1 hour after start up. This could result in the potential of a small bias added to the CO2 measurement and affect the alarm notification.

Details

Recalling Firm
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Units Affected
23 sensors (PhaseIn Units)
Distribution
US Distribution was made to medical facilities located in AL, FL, ID, LA, MO, NC, OK, SC, TX, and UT. There was government distribution and no foreign/military distribution.
Location
Hartland, WI

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Schiller AG ISA CO2 Sensor (AKA: PhaseIn Unit), Merge Part Number HW-HEMO-00001. The PhaseIn Unit is an optional accessory (sold separately) to the Merge Hemo Patient Data Module (PDM). The PDM is a major component of the Merge Hemo system.. Recalled by Merge Healthcare, Inc.. Units affected: 23 sensors (PhaseIn Units).
Why was this product recalled?
The units may display the alarm "sampling line clogged" after the flow zeroing procedure that is conducted automatically 1 hour after start up. This could result in the potential of a small bias added to the CO2 measurement and affect the alarm notification.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 10, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1923-2017.