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Datex-Ohmeda Cardiocap/5 Anesthesia Monitor with N-XOSAT SpO2 measurement option

FDA device recall Z-0611-03 · posted 2003-03-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Datex-Ohmeda
Reason for recall
Falsely high blood oxygen saturation readings in some circumstances which could result in no alarm in a critical life-threatening situation.
Action taken
'Medical Device Advisory Notice' letters dated September 16, 2002 were sent to the consignees, gave recommendations about alternative monitoring for certain patients, and stated that there would be a field correction to reduce the possibility of the problem.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DPZ
Quantity affected
85
Distribution
Nationwide in the United States and worldwide.
Date initiated
2002-09-16
Date posted
2003-03-05
Date terminated
2004-07-02
Location
Madison, WI

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RecordFirmDate
MODIFICATION TO: DATEX-OHMEDA CARDIOCAP 5 (REV B) AND ACCESSORIES (K012837)Datex-Ohmeda2001-09-14