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Cardiomedics CardiAssist External Counterpulsation System, circulatory assist device, Series 4000.

FDA device recall Z-1582-2009 · posted 2009-07-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cardiomedics Incorporated
Reason for recall
Cuff may underinflate, or device may stop working during use. Cardioassist software version 4.3.1 utilized a signal from the plethysmograph that was found not to be sensitive enough due to the shape of the waveform in certain circumstances where there was excessive motion artifact.
Action taken
Service visit to customer in May 2009 to upgrade and validate CardioAssist 4000 software to version 4.3.5.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DRN
Quantity affected
1
Distribution
Florida
Date initiated
2009-04-09
Date posted
2009-07-07
Date terminated
2012-08-27
Location
Irvine, CA

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RecordFirmDate
CARDIASSIST COUNTER PULSATION SYSTEM SERIES 4000/5000 (K050172)Cardiomedics, Inc.2005-03-31