ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2235-2014 ยท MWI Monitor, Physiological, Patient (Without Arrhythmia Detection Or Alarms)

Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)

Vital Sync RMS 1.0 when loaded with v2.4 software, packaged on a CD or other electronically controlled device. CDs are packaged in clam shell jeweled cases within a carton box. The Vital Sync Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for the following purposes: 1) To remotely consult regarding a patients status; and 2) To remotely review near real-tim

DateAug 14, 2014 (initiated Jul 17, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonCovidien is conducting a field correction of the Vital Sync Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform and Informatics Manager due to a mismatch between the alarm priority on the medical devices and the Vital Sync system.
Root causeSoftware design
ActionThe firm, Covidien, sent an "URGENT FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTION NOTICE" letter dated 7/16/14 to its customers on 7/17/14 via FedEx. The letter informs users that a representative will be in contact to schedule a software update.The letter also described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to disregard the audible and visual alarm priority indicators and only use the alarm description text on the patient tile and on the patient detail page for alarm priority information, until the mismatch is corrected. The Vital Sync" Virtual Patient Monitoring Platform and
Quantity9
DistributionUS distribution to states of: LA, IL, MS, CO, IN, GA, CA and TX.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K130796VITAL SYNC INFORMATICS MANAGER & VIRTUAL PATIENT MONITORING PLATFORM
Covidien, May 9, 2013
K132604VITAL SYNC INFORMATICS MANAGER & VIRTUAL PATIENT MONITORING PLATFORM
Covidien, Dec 4, 2013
K140339VITAL SYNC INFORMATICS MANAGER & VIRTUAL PATIENT MONITORING PLATFORM
Covidien, Apr 10, 2014