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GE Healthcare Solar 8000M System, a multiparameter physiological patient monitoring system intended for use on adult, pe

FDA device recall Z-0285-2009 · posted 2009-01-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Healthcare
Reason for recall
A software error has been discovered when using Combination Monitoring with Solar 8000M/i - PDM - Telemetry in combo mode. This error has only been noted with this particular configuration and mode of monitoring. It has not been observed in other monitoring applications. The software error will result in a reset of the Solar 8000M/i, causing a loss of monitoring for approximately 1-2 minutes a
Action taken
A GE Healthcare consignee letter was sent out 9/9/08. The letter dated August 26, 2008 was addressed to Healthcare Administrator/Risk Manger. The letter described the problem, product and provided recommendation.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DSI
Quantity affected
2782
Distribution
Nationwide to: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, MO, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. OUS to include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Date initiated
2008-04-02
Date posted
2009-01-05
Date terminated
2012-05-17
Location
Wauwatose, WI

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