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Ultraview Digital Telemetry Transmitter, Model 90478 The Spacelabs Medical Digital Telemetry system provides continuous

FDA device recall Z-1652-2008 · posted 2008-09-18 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Spacelabs Healthcare, Incorporated
Reason for recall
Telemetry Modules are failing to alarm for low heart rate and asystole.
Action taken
On 07/18/08 Spacelabs Healthcare issued a "URGENT-MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter, dated July 16, 2008, to all customers who received the Spacelabs Medical Telemetry Receiver-Model 90478. The letter states circumstances in which the alarm fails, how to test each module for high rate alarm prior to patient use and a temporary work around if the alarm failure exists.` Letters have a receipt acknowledgement to ensure each customer receives the letter. Spacelabs Technical Support will personally install the new software, version V3.05.07EN, in all Spacelabs Medical Telemetry Receivers Model 90478. Technical Support will also be responsible for responding to customer technical questions and ensuring each customer is upgraded regarding this medical device recall. For assistance contact SpaceLabs Medical at 1-425-657-7200.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DSI
Quantity affected
37,590
Distribution
Nationwide and Internationally
Date initiated
2008-07-18
Date posted
2008-09-18
Date terminated
2011-03-21
Location
Issaquah, WA

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RecordFirmDate
MODEL 90478 & 90479 TELEMETRY REC. MODULE&HOUSING (K925510)Spacelabs Medical, Inc.1994-10-27