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Ambulatory Blood Pressure (ABP) Monitor, Model 90217A. The Spacelabs Model 90217A Ambulatory Blood Pressure (ABP) Monito

FDA device recall Z-0304-2012 · posted 2011-11-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd.
Reason for recall
If external pressure is applied to the cuff of the Ambulatory Blood Pressure, Model 90217A, during deflation, the monitor will stop working and display an EC75 error code.
Action taken
On October 21, 2011, a Medial Device Correction customer letter was mailed to all US customers. A return receipt was requested. The letter identified the affected devices and described the problem. If the device displays an EC75 error code, customers can cycle the power off and then on to restore normal functionality. Please advise patients of this mitigation to avoid a delay in obtaining results. The firm is in the process of upgrading their software to avoid the issue and will contact customers to arrange for an update to their monitors. Customers can call Spacelabs Healthcare at 1-800-522-7025, select 2 for Technical support for any question about this recall.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DXN
Quantity affected
785 units worldwide (83 in US and 702 outside US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Date initiated
2011-10-12
Date posted
2011-11-29
Date terminated
2012-05-30
Location
Hertford, United Kingdom

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SPACELABS MODEL 90217A AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE (ABP) MONITOR (K103732)Spacelabs Healthcare, Ltd.2011-02-04