Severity
Moderate
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. issued this FDA Devices recall on July 18, 2018. Classified as Moderate severity (Class II). Approximately 10 devices units are affected. The recall was issued because: Some printing modes on the devices may not function properly (tabular data printing, real-time continuous printouts, an…. This recall notice is sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2379-2018) was formally reported on July 18, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 29, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Minneapolis, MN. Federal records indicate 10 devices units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: Some printing modes on the devices may not function properly (tabular data printing, real-time continuous printouts, and automatic interrupt print feature). Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CO and MT. Foreign distribution was to Armenia.. 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
Units Affected
10 devices
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
BCI Advisor Vital Signs Monitor, Model 9200, Reorder numbers 920654235, 920654235, 920654335A, and 920674235A. (The differences in the reorder numbers have to do with certain functions being installed or not installed.) Product Usage: The 9200 vital signs monitor is intended to be used in the ICU, CCU, OR, ER, RR, Labor and Delivery rooms, special procedure labs and other areas of the hospital or clinic where low end monitoring systems are needed. The basic monitor package includes ECG (3 lead/5 lead), impedance respiration (RSP), non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP), pulse oximetry (SpO2), two invasive blood pressures (P1 and P2), and two temperature channels (T1 and T2). Capnography (ETCO2, inCO2, RR), a two-inch internal, graphical/alphanumeric printer and a battery are provided as options. The device permits patient monitoring with adjustable alarm limits as well as visible and audible alarm signals. The device will provide fast, reliable measurements on patients ranging from neonate to adults when using the appropriate BCI accessories. The impedance respiration and capnography parameters are available in adult and pediatric mode only and are not intended for neonatal monitoring. The monitor may be connected to the Life Sensing Instrument Company, Inc. HTS 820 Central Station for remote monitoring of patient status. The monitor is not intended for home use. The monitor is not intended to be an apnea monitor. It was not designed or validated for use as an apnea monitor.
Some printing modes on the devices may not function properly (tabular data printing, real-time continuous printouts, and automatic interrupt print feature).
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2379-2018 |
| Date reported | July 18, 2018 |
| Date initiated | November 29, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Smiths Medical ASD Inc. |
| Units affected | 10 devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CO and MT. Foreign distribution was to Armenia. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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