8400 Capnocheck Capnometer uses power cord 8404 (Electri-Cord Manufacturing, 312 E. Main St, Westfield, PA 16950) for it

FDA device recall Z-0920-2010 · posted 2010-03-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm

Smiths Medical PM, Inc.

Reason for recall

Smiths Medical is conducting a voluntary recall of a limited number of medical device AC power cords, manufactured by Electri-Cord Manufacturing Co., for use with BCI 3180 Pulse Oximeter(Human), 9200 Advisor Vital Signs Monitor(Human or Veterinary), 8400 Capnocheck II Capnometer(Human or Veterinary) and V6400 Invasive Pressure Monitor (Veterinary). The affected Electri-Cord AC power cords are eq

Action taken

Consignees were sent a Smiths Medical PM, Inc letter dated January 12, 2010 starting on 1/15/10. The letter was addressed to Risk/Safety Managers, Distributors, Clinicians, Critical Care Physicians, Pediatricians, Pediatric Intensivists, Neonatologists, and Nursing, Clinical/Biomedical Engineering, and Anesthesia Professionals. The letter described the problem and products involved. It provided "Advice on Action to be Taken by the User" and requested the return of the "Urgent Recall Notice Confirmation Form." Customers are advised to monitor affected equipment. To return Power Cords, for questions regarding this Urgent Recall Notice, or to report any issues with these Power Cords, please contact the Smiths Medical Technical Service Department at 1-800-558-2345.

Root cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Status

Terminated

Product code

CCK

Quantity affected

1358 cords for all devices (1032 US, 326 OUS) (871 Human, 487 Vet), (Cord # 8404 5 Vet & 325 Human), (Cord # WW3005 482 Vet & 546 Human)

Distribution

US distribution: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. Worldwide distribut

Date initiated

2010-01-15

Date posted

2010-03-02

Date terminated

2012-03-14

Location

Waukesha, WI

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