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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

SenTec Neonatal Starter Set with and without Service Gas (2 Chargers each) - Product Usage: is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension and oxygen tension as well as oxygen saturation and pulse rate in adult and pediatric patients. In neonatal patients the SDMS is indicated for carbon dioxide and oxygen tension monitoring only. Oxygen tension monitoring is contraindicated for patients under gas anesthesia.

Reported: August 14, 2019 Initiated: May 2, 2019 #Z-2154-2019

Product Description

SenTec Neonatal Starter Set with and without Service Gas (2 Chargers each) - Product Usage: is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension and oxygen tension as well as oxygen saturation and pulse rate in adult and pediatric patients. In neonatal patients the SDMS is indicated for carbon dioxide and oxygen tension monitoring only. Oxygen tension monitoring is contraindicated for patients under gas anesthesia.

Reason for Recall

There is an increased chance (approx. 5%) of no electrolyte or a reduced amount of electrolyte being applied to the sensor during the membrane change procedure.

Details

Recalling Firm
SenTec AG
Units Affected
10 pcs
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the state of Missouri and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Finland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Location
Therwil, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SenTec Neonatal Starter Set with and without Service Gas (2 Chargers each) - Product Usage: is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension and oxygen tension as well as oxygen saturation and pulse rate in adult and pediatric patients. In neonatal patients the SDMS is indicated for carbon dioxide and oxygen tension monitoring only. Oxygen tension monitoring is contraindicated for patients under gas anesthesia.. Recalled by SenTec AG. Units affected: 10 pcs.
Why was this product recalled?
There is an increased chance (approx. 5%) of no electrolyte or a reduced amount of electrolyte being applied to the sensor during the membrane change procedure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 14, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2154-2019.