Recall Z-0854-2014 ยท MHX Monitor, Physiological, Patient(With Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)
GE Healthcare, LLC
GE Healthcare CARESCAPE Monitor B650 and CARESCAPE Monitor B850. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is a multi-parameter patient monitor intended for use in multiple areas and intra-hospital transport within a professional healthcare facility. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is intended for use on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and on one patient at a time. The CARESCAPE Monitor B650 is indicated for
| Date | Jan 28, 2014 (initiated Dec 27, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | GE Healthcare has recently become aware of potential safety issues associated with the CARESCAPE Monitor B850 and CARESCAPE Monitor B650. These included 25 issues related to NIBP (Non-InvasiVentilation Alarms:ve Blood Pressure) , ECG, Central Monitor, General, Tram, and Bed to Bed Issues. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter between December 27, 2013 and June 27, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter described the Safety Issues and Instructions, Affected Product Details, Product Correction and Contact Information. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Technical Support at 1-800-558-7044 or their local Service Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 800-558-7044. |
| Quantity | 40,239 (17,182 units US, 23,147 units OUS). |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including DC and PR, except DE, SD, ND, and VT. OUS: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bermuda, Bolivia,Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic ,Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El S |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |