ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-3288-2011 ยท BZK Spirometer, Monitoring (W/Wo Alarm)

Respironics Novametrix, LLC.

FloTrak Elite modules FloTrak Elite P/N 1044971 FloTrak Elite P/N 1051005

DateSep 30, 2011 (initiated Jul 29, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonPressure lines maybe occluded and display incorrect tidal volumes.
Root causeManufacturing material removal
ActionRespironics Novametrix, LLC on July 29, 2011 notified accounts via e-mail or tracked receipt, an Urgent - Medical Device Recall letter to notify customers of the issue and to instruct them on conditions for continued use. Monitors will need to be returned for functional performance testing at their facility. Customers can contact Respironics US Customer Service at 1-877-387-3311 for customers residing in the USA or +011 (203)697-6348 for International customers, if they have any questions or need additional information.
Quantity41 units
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- USA, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Egypt, India, Italy, Spain, Saudi Arabia Thailand, GB, and Russia.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K080652MERCURY VCO2 MODULE WITH CAPNOSTAT 5
Respironics Novametrix, LLC, Jun 20, 2008
K091459PHILIPS NM3 MONITOR, MODEL 7900
Respironics Novametrix, LLC, Jul 28, 2009
K092217MERCURY VCO2
Respironics Novametrix, Inc., Aug 21, 2009