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NEONATE 4 DISPOSABLE BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF WITH 1 TUBE, a disposable one piece cuff, for single patient use only. Sold under the Welch Allyn ''Tycos'' and Allegiance ''Tactics'' labels. The ''4'' represents the cuff size. (4 = 6.9 to 11.7 cm). These are sold in various configurations and assigned different part numbers. Devices are labeled as follows: Welch Allyn Tycos #5082-104-1 (10 pack/1 tube); Welch Allyn Tycos #5082-241-9 (5 pack/1 tube, multi-size pack); Allegiance Tactics #30502-113S (case of 40/1tube); Welch Allyn Tycos/Allegiance #5082-241-15 (5 pack/1 tube, multi-size pack); Firm on label: (1) Welch Allyn Tycos and Tycos/Allegiance label (package insert and shipping case only): ''Welch Allyn, Inc., Skaneateles Falls, NY''; (2) Allegiance Tactics label ''Distributed by: Allegiance Healthcare Corporation, McGaw Park, IL 60085-6787 USA''

Company
Welch Allyn Inc
Recall Initiated
October 27, 2003
Posted
December 18, 2003
Terminated
September 1, 2005
Recall Number
Z-0244-04
Quantity
26190
Firm Location
Skaneateles Falls, NY

Reason for Recall

Incorrect location of inflatable portion of cuff that may result in cuff falling off patient's arm, error code when used with patient monitor, or an inaccurate reading.

Distribution

The product was sold thru 11 distributors. The product was shipped to end users nationwide. There is one foreign distributor in Singapore. In addition, Welch Allyn shipped product to their affiliates in Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.

Lot / Code Info

Code dates between June 20, 2003 and October 8, 2003. (Codes found on the outer carton only.)

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Letters dated October 27, 2003 to wholesalers/ distributors with instructions to remove/return product and notify end users.

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