| Class 2 Device Recall ThermiSense model 5700A5 | |
Date Initiated by Firm | December 21, 2010 |
Date Posted | February 03, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on June 06, 2011 |
Recall Number | Z-1028-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
57504 |
510(K)Number | K080922 |
Product Classification |
Monitor, breathing frequency - Product Code BZQ
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Product | ThermiSense model 5700-A5
The ThermiSense Model 5700-A5 is a nasal cannula that detects thermal variation during breathing cycles and transmits those variations to a remote Alice-5 Polysomnograph via electrical connectors to monitors an adult patient's breathing rate in a sleep laboratory study |
Code Information |
Lot 110810 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Salter Laboratories, Division of Regulatory Affairs 100 Sycamore Rd Arvin CA 93203-2300
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For Additional Information Contact | Gus Bock 661-854-3166 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The incorrect length and connector were utilized in lot 110810 of the ThermiSense Alice 5, making the product unusable as it will not interface with the sleep labs equipment. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Employee error |
Action | Salter Laboratories, Inc. sent an URGENT PRODUCT RECALL LETTER dated December 20, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identfied the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for this product and lot number. Contact Salter to arrange for the return of the product. Complete the attached reply form, confirming receipt of the letter, and fax it back to Salter Labs at 1-800-628-4690.
For questions regarding this recall call 661-854-3166. |
Quantity in Commerce | 41 units |
Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, DE, ID, IN, KY, MD, MO, and OH, |
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 = BZQ
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