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GE Medical Systems COROMETRICS Maternal/Fetal Monitoring Systems, Models 2126is, 2128is, 2129is

FDA device recall Z-1291-03 · posted 2003-09-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies
Reason for recall
The 2120 Main Board on device lacks required external safety 'watchdog' circuit.
Action taken
The firm mailed or faxed a recall letter to consignees on May 14, 2003 followed by a phone call to each account within two weeks to arrange for a service technician visit to correct the monitors. The recall letter warned the hospitals of the problem and a work around.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
HGM
Quantity affected
170
Distribution
The monitors were distributed to 8 hospitals in SC, WI, CA, MN, TX, MD and NV, as well as two hospitals in France.
Date initiated
2003-05-21
Date posted
2003-09-23
Date terminated
2003-10-27
Location
Tampa, FL

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RecordFirmDate
MODEL 2120IS SERIES MATERNAL/FETAL MONITOR (K021135)Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies2002-05-09