Date Initiated by Firm |
July 06, 2012 |
Date Posted |
August 06, 2012 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 12, 2012 |
Recall Number |
Z-2150-2012 |
Recall Event ID |
62556 |
510(K)Number |
K023338
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Product Classification |
System, measurement, blood-pressure, non-invasive - Product Code DXN
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Product |
Finapres Medical Systems Portapres with NiMh battery pack
Product Usage: Continuously measure blood pressure, The Portapres can be worn on the body with a protective waist belt. The device can be used without mains; in that case a battery pack is used.
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Code Information |
Serial Numbers: 12 02 006, 12 02 008, 12 02 013 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
FMS, Finapres Medical Systems BV Paasheuvelweg 34A 1105 BJ Amsterdam Netherlands
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For Additional Information Contact |
Joe Farnsworth 207-9560292
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Battery may become hot and leak
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Process control |
Action |
Finapres Medical Systems BV sent a Field Safety Notice letter dated July 6, 2012 to notified US accounts of the recall. The letter identified the affected product, description of the problem and actions to be taken. The letter states that the recalling firm recommends not using the affected battery packs. A replacement battery was included in shipment. Customers were requested to return recalled battery. For questions call +31 (0)20 609 0974 or email info@finapres.com. |
Quantity in Commerce |
3 units US |
Distribution |
US Nationwide Distribution - including the states of: OH and NY |
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 = DXN and Original Applicant = FMS, FINAPRES MEDICAL SYSTEMS BV
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