| Date Initiated by Firm | December 16, 2016 |
| Create Date | February 02, 2017 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on December 04, 2018 |
| Recall Number | Z-1125-2017 |
| Recall Event ID |
76062 |
| 510(K)Number | K904039 |
| Product Classification |
Oximeter - Product Code DQA
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| Product | Covidien Nellcor SpO2 Forehead Sensor
Item Code: RS10;
The Covidien Nellcor Forehead SpO2Sensor, model RS10, is indicated for use when continuous non-invasive arterial oxygen saturation and pulse rate monitoring are required for patients weighing more than 40 kg. |
| Code Information |
Lot Numbers: 161510095H, 161620089H, 161690203H, 161760132H, 161900091H,161970090H, 162040107H, 162110103H, 162320191H, 162390212H |
| FEI Number |
1219930
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Covidien LLC 60 Middletown Ave North Haven CT 06473-3908
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| For Additional Information Contact | SAME 203-492-5000 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Labeling error: The label indicates the product is latex free, but the headband component included with the forehead sensor does contain latex. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process control |
| Action | Medtronic initiated on December 16, 2016. Customers were notified via Federal Express and the letter instructed customers to discontinue use of the product and return all inventory to Medtronic (Covidien) 195 McDermott Road, North Haven, CT 06473 Attn: Field Returns Department. Complete a Recalled Product Return Form (Attachment A, included with letter) and submit it to customer service so a Returned Goods Authorization number (RGA#) can be issued.
Questions contact Medtronic representative or customer service at 800-882-5878. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 7453 Units |
| Distribution | Nationwide.
Foreign:
Belgium
Germany
France
Netherlands |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = DQA
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