Recall Z-0143-2015 ยท DQK Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Merge Healthcare, Merge Hemo Programmable diagnostic computer. The system comprises the Patient Data Module and the HeartSuite Hemodynamics Hemo Monitor PC. The two units are connected via a serial interface. All vital parameters and evaluations are registered and calculated in the Patient Data Module. This data is then transmitted to the HeartSuite Hemodynamics Hemo Monitor PC via the serial
| Date | Oct 28, 2014 (initiated Sep 29, 2014) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | It has been reported that during use, the SpO2 value displayed on the Hemo Monitor may not update to reflect changes in the patient's oxygen value. It is also possible that if using the pulse rate of the SpO2 finger clip to calculate the patient's heart rate, it too may be subject to displaying a stale value. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | Consignees were e mailed on 5/29/14 a Merge "Important Alert" letter. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Informed consignees that they had the opportunity to replace the Nellcor SpO2 module with a Masimo SpO2 module free of charge. The letter also provided Clinical Information and the Next Steps to follow. This included to contact Merge Technical Support if they wanted to replace their Nellcor module. For questions, they can contact Lee Harrop, Director Solutions Management, Cardiology, 386-239-2224, Lee.Harrop@Merge.com. A second letter was sent Sept |
| Quantity | 52 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution including the states of AZ, CA, FL, IL, IA, MA, MO, OH, SC, TN, and WI. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K082421 | HEARTSUITE HEMODYNAMICS 7.10 Emageon, Inc., Dec 17, 2008 |