Spacelabs Healthcare Xhibit Telemetry Receiver (XTR), Model 96280. Xhibit Telemetry Receivers (XTR) must be connected to an Xhibit Central Station for the display of patient vital signs.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2886-2016) was formally reported on October 5, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 25, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Spacelabs Healthcare Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Snoqualmie, WA. Federal records list the affected scope as 316 XTR units total (248 units in the US and 68 units outside US).

The documented reason for this recall is: The firm received multiple reports of Xhibit Telemetry System going offline or locking up. In addition, short-duration asystole alarms may not display an audio and visual alarm as reported from a single Canadian hospita… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.. 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.