Respironics Novametrix, LLC.
Philips NM3 Monitors, Model 7900 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English - P/N 1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English Refurbished - P/N U1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, English, Demo Unit - P/N DU1051674 PHILIPS NM3 Monitor, Spanish - P/N 1060462 NM3 is a multi-parameter patient monitor that utilizes the FloTrak Elite module to perform some of the calculations.
| Date | May 10, 2011 (initiated Jan 4, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Software: two displayed respiratory parameters are incorrect due to errors in the system software: MValv (alveolar minute ventilation) and Vt/kg (tidal volume/patient weight). In both instances, the displayed parameters are higher than actual. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | Respironics issued Field Action Notification Letter via Fed'x on 1/4/11, notifying customers of the issue and to instruct them on conditions for continued use and return of the device. The device will be updated with revised software to correct the calculation errors. Any questions or need additional information about this recall action, Contact Respironics US Customer Service at 1-800-345-6443 for customers residing in the USA or +011 (203)697-6488 for International customers. |
| Quantity | 182 units |
| Distribution | Nationwide Foreign: Belgium, China, Columbia, Egypt, England, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Spain |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |