Nellcor Puritan Bennett brand Pulse Oximeter, Model NPB295, Made in Ireland; Distributed by Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc
FDA device recall Z-0663-05 · posted 2005-03-30 · Terminated
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Nellcor Puritan Bennett
- Reason for recall
- The internal speaker components are failing and do not produce an audio alarm in the event of patient emergency.
- Action taken
- Customers of record were notified of the advisory by letter sent via US Mail on October 18, 2004, via certified mail. A second letter was sent on December 9, 2004, advising customers that upgrades would be available. Upgrades would be available via returns to the firm''s service center, upgrade kits and speaker replacements via self-installation, and a third party service provider.
- Root cause
- Other
- Status
- Terminated
- Product code
- DQA
- Quantity affected
- 862 units
- Distribution
- There are 2,950 Direct US and US territory Customers. Product shave also been distributed to Canada, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Australia.
- Date initiated
- 2004-10-18
- Date posted
- 2005-03-30
- Date terminated
- 2006-05-15
- Location
- Pleasanton, CA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NPB-295 PULSE OXIMETER (K973147) | Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. | 1997-11-14 |