ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1049-04 ยท DQA Oximeter

Respironics Novametrix, Inc.

Model 509M Pulse Oximetry Interface Module Software versions 2.0 or 2.5

DateJul 20, 2004 (initiated Sep 2, 2002)
StatusTerminated
ReasonAudio alarm may fail to sound when SpO2 limits drop below the set limits
Root causeOther
ActionRespironics notified customers by letter dated 9/3/02 of the problem with the failure of the audible alarm. A correction would require replacement of the speaker. Non-responders were recontacted by second letter on 2/24/2004.
Quantity901 units
DistributionAK, AZ, CA, CT, FL, NY, NM, PA, OK, TX,
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K000794MODIFICATION TO MARSPO2, MODEL 2001
Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc., Apr 10, 2000
K032755MODEL 509M PULSE OXIMETER, MODEL 509M
Respironics Novametrix, Inc., May 21, 2004
K993979MARSPO2, MODEL 2001
Novametrix Medical Systems, Inc., Feb 22, 2000