| Class 2 Device Recall Medrad Veris IBP Interface Cables | |
Date Initiated by Firm | September 29, 2006 |
Date Posted | December 15, 2006 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 20, 2007 |
Recall Number | Z-0259-2007 |
Recall Event ID |
36596 |
510(K)Number | K042569 |
Product Classification |
Interface cables - Product Code MWI
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Product | Veris Invasive Blood Pressure Interface Cables-Part # 3010478. The product is an accessory to patient physiological monitor. |
Code Information |
Catalog number 3010478 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Medrad Inc 1 Medrad Dr Indianola PA 15051-9759
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For Additional Information Contact | Kimberly Platt 412-767-2400 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Interference problems: certain invasive blood pressure transducers connected to these cables are susceptible to interference if exposed to static magnetic field strengths exceeding 300 gauss. In certain orientations, the transducer causes the invasive blood pressure readings on the physiological monitor to display inaccurate readings. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
Action | The recalling firm contacted all affected customers via telephone or letter dated November 20, 2006 to inform them of the problem and instruct them to return the cables or apply corrective labeling. |
Quantity in Commerce | 80 units |
Distribution | Worldwide distribution ---- including USA state of CA, CO, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, and WA and countries of The Netherlands, Denmark, Australia, Brazil, Italy, and Japan. |
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 = MWI
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