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GE ApexPro Oximeter systems (ApexPro CH or ApexPro FH with ApexPro Telemetry version 3.9 software)

FDA device recall Z-0631-2010 · posted 2010-01-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
General Electric Medical Systems Information Technology
Reason for recall
Potential misuse of the ApexPro Telemetry System and incorrect message and alarm information in the ApexPro Operator's Manual may impact patient safety. When ApexPro Telemetry systems are used with SpO2 oximeters: 1. ApexPro FH Transceiver can operate with the ApexPro FH Xpod connected, but without ECG lead wires attached to the transceiver. This is unintended use of the device that is not do
Action taken
Consignees were sent on 10/27/09 a GE Healthcare "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated September 25, 2009. The letter was addressed to Risk Manger, Chief of Nursing, director of Biomedical Engineering. The letter described the Safety Issues, Affected Product Details, Product Correction, Safety Instructions and Contact Information. "ApexPro Telemetry System Operator's Manual Supplement for SpO2 was enclosed with the letter.
Root cause
Labeling design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQA
Quantity affected
8305
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BERMUDA, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COSTA RICA, CROATIA, CUBA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, GUAM, HO
Date initiated
2009-09-25
Date posted
2010-01-13
Date terminated
2012-05-24
Location
Milwaukee, WI

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