ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-2168-2011 ยท

Respironics Novametrix, LLC.

Philips FloTrak Elite modules: FloTrak Elite P/N 1044971 FloTrak Elite P/N 1051005 NM3 is a multi-parameter patient monitor that utilizes the FloTrak Elite module to perform some of the calculations.

DateMay 10, 2011 (initiated Jan 4, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSoftware: 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 causeSoftware design
ActionRespironics 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.
Quantity38 units
DistributionNationwide Foreign: Belgium, China, Columbia, Egypt, England, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Spain
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K080652MERCURY VCO2 MODULE WITH CAPNOSTAT 5
Respironics Novametrix, LLC, Jun 20, 2008
K091459PHILIPS NM3 MONITOR, MODEL 7900
Respironics Novametrix, LLC, Jul 28, 2009
K092217MERCURY VCO2
Respironics Novametrix, Inc., Aug 21, 2009