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MAC VU360, Electrocardiograph

FDA device recall Z-0543-2021 · posted 2020-12-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
Reason for recall
Incorrect patient identification and/or patient demographic errors.
Action taken
On 10/27/2020 the firm sent a letter to its consignees with the following instructions: You can continue to use your MAC VU360 system: At system setup: -Disable Auto-ECG in System Settings until the software has been upgraded. When performing ECGs: - Ensure the current patient lead wires are disconnected before selecting the Start New Patient workflow in the user interface. - Verify there are live scrolling waveforms on the screen before acquiring an ECG on the patient. - Verify the date and time of the ECG report corresponds to the patient for whom you are acquiring the ECG. - Always enter patient demographic data for each patient before acquiring an ECG GE Healthcare will correct all affected products at no cost to you. A GE Healthcare representative will contact you to arrange for the MAC VU360 software to be updated. Providing GE Healthcare with an email address in the attached customer response form, allows us to deliver this software update to you electronically and provide you with notifications of future software updates, as they become available. Note: After the MAC VU360 has been updated, discontinue usage of and destroy any media containing MAC VU360 V1.01 SP06 and any prior versions of MAC VU360 software. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.
Root cause
Use error
Status
Terminated
Product code
DPS
Quantity affected
5,284 units
Distribution
Domestic Distribution: AL,AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI,MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA,
Date initiated
2020-10-27
Date posted
2020-12-07
Date terminated
2024-05-03
Location
Waukesha, WI

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