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FDA device recall Z-1015-04 · posted 2004-07-20 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies
Reason for recall
The potential exists for external electrical noise to be processed as irregular pacing thereby masking potential asystole events.
Action taken
The firm mailed an 'Urgent Medical Device Correction' letter to consignees on January 27, 2004 advising them of the external electrical noise problem and informing them to not use the Dinalink ILC1931 with patients with pace makers until a fix or replacement can be provided. By 5/17/2004 corrective replacement cables had been provided to all consignees.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MHX
Quantity affected
36
Distribution
Product was distributed to 7 domestic hospitals in PA, SC, GA, FL, WI, SD AND WY.
Date initiated
2004-01-27
Date posted
2004-07-20
Date terminated
2009-10-05
Location
Tampa, FL

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