Recall Z-2258-2024 ยท DQK Computer, Diagnostic, Programmable
GE Medical Systems Information Technologies Inc
Prucka 3 Amplifier Model #P1801PA used with CardioLab AltiX electrophysiology recording system and ComboLab AltiX hemodynamic and electrophysiology recording system; and Field Replacement Units spare part #5875569 (Assy CLABIII AMP 128CH 100-240V 50-60HZ).
| Date | Jul 3, 2024 (initiated Apr 22, 2024) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Capacitors in certain Prucka 3 Amplifiers used with CardioLab / ComboLab systems could fail resulting in transient oscillations on the display and inability to view surface and intracardiac ECG waveforms. |
| Root cause | Process control |
| Action | The recalling firm issued letters on and dated 4/22/2024 via traceable means informing the consignee of the affected product details, safety issue, and actions to be taken by the customer/user. The consignee was informed they can continue to use the Prucka 3 Amplifiers with the CardioLab/ComboLab systems with the following conditions: (1) Ensure additional devices are immediately available to monitor surface and intracardiac ECG waveforms in order to complete the study (e.g. patient monitor, 3D mapping system, etc.) until the device is corrected; (2) In the event the Prucka 3 Amplifier malf |
| Quantity | 145 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, ME, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, and WA. The countries of Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, and Singapore. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K050093 | MAC-LAB/CARDIOLAB EP/COMBOLAB SYSTEM Ge Medical Systems Information Technologies, May 13, 2005 |