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Philips FloTrak Elite modules: FloTrak Elite P/N 1044971 FloTrak Elite P/N 1051005 NM3 is a multi-parameter patient moni

FDA device recall Z-2168-2011 · posted 2011-05-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Respironics Novametrix, LLC.
Reason for recall
Software: two displayed respiratory parameters are incorrect due to errors in the system software: MValv (alveolar minute ventilation) and Vt/kg (tidal volume/patient weight). In both instances, the displayed parameters are higher than actual.
Action taken
Respironics issued Field Action Notification Letter via Fed'x on 1/4/11, notifying customers of the issue and to instruct them on conditions for continued use and return of the device. The device will be updated with revised software to correct the calculation errors. Any questions or need additional information about this recall action, Contact Respironics US Customer Service at 1-800-345-6443 for customers residing in the USA or +011 (203)697-6488 for International customers.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Quantity affected
38 units
Distribution
Nationwide Foreign: Belgium, China, Columbia, Egypt, England, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Spain
Date initiated
2011-01-04
Date posted
2011-05-10
Date terminated
2013-03-07
Location
Wallingford, CT

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