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FDA Devices recall · Reported August 12, 2015

Merge Hemo, 9.10, 9.20.0, 9.20.1,9.20.2, 9.30, 9.40.0, 9.40.1, 9.40.2 with Massimo PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 (EtCO2) module. Merge Hemo (formerly named HeartSuite Hemodynamics) monitors, measures, and records physiologic data from a human patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure.

A system freeze-up of the Merge Hemo system, that included the PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 unit, resulted in the user needing to move the patient to another cath lab.

Recall #
Z-2347-2015
Affected scope
451
Initiated
January 21, 2015
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Merge Healthcare, Inc. recalled Merge Hemo, 9.10, 9.20.0, 9.20.1,9.20.2, 9.30, 9.40.0, 9.40.1, 9.40.2 with Massimo PHASEI… - a moderate-severity action.

Merge Hemo, 9.10, 9.20.0, 9.20.1,9.20.2, 9.30, 9.40.0, 9.40.1, 9.40.2 with Massimo PHASEI… was recalled by Merge Healthcare, Inc. in August 12, 2015. Reason: A system freeze-up of the Merge Hemo system, that included the PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 unit, resulted in the us…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2347-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Merge Healthcare, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-A system freeze-up of the Merge Hemo system, that included the PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 unit, resulted in the us….

Moderate
severity level
451 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
August 12, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2347-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2347-2015) was formally reported on August 12, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 21, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Merge Healthcare, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hartland, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 451.

The documented reason for this recall is: A system freeze-up of the Merge Hemo system, that included the PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 unit, resulted in the user needing to move the patient to another cath lab. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution including IL, SC, WI, AL, CT, CA, LA, NM, TX, OK, GA, IA, OH, FL, CO, TN, NY, NC, MA, AR, MO, HI, ND, AK, UT, WV, WA, AZ, MI, PA, ME.. 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, 3 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

451

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Merge Hemo, 9.10, 9.20.0, 9.20.1,9.20.2, 9.30, 9.40.0, 9.40.1, 9.40.2 with Massimo PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 (EtCO2) module. Merge Hemo (formerly named HeartSuite Hemodynamics) monitors, measures, and records physiologic data from a human patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure.

Reason for recall

A system freeze-up of the Merge Hemo system, that included the PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 unit, resulted in the user needing to move the patient to another cath lab.

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-2347-2015
Date reported August 12, 2015
Date initiated January 21, 2015
Recalling firm Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Firm location Hartland, WI
Affected scope 451
Distribution Nationwide Distribution including IL, SC, WI, AL, CT, CA, LA, NM, TX, OK, GA, IA, OH, FL, CO, TN, NY, NC, MA, AR, MO, HI, ND, AK, UT, WV, WA, AZ, MI, PA, ME.

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

Scale of Impact

451 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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This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Merge Hemo, 9.10, 9.20.0, 9.20.1,9.20.2, 9.30, 9.40.0, 9.40.1, 9.40.2 with Massimo PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 (EtCO2) module. Merge Hemo (formerly named HeartSuite Hemodynamics) monitors, measures, and records physiologic data from a human patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure.. Recalled by Merge Healthcare, Inc.. Units affected: 451.
Why was this product recalled?
A system freeze-up of the Merge Hemo system, that included the PHASEIN End Tidal CO2 unit, resulted in the user needing to move the patient to another cath lab.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 12, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2347-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution including IL, SC, WI, AL, CT, CA, LA, NM, TX, OK, GA, IA, OH, FL, CO, TN, NY, NC, MA, AR, MO, HI, ND, AK, UT, WV, WA, AZ, MI, PA, ME..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2347-2015) 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?
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported August 12, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.