RecallDepth

Spacelabs Healthcare Ultraview SL Multigas Module, Model 92518 (Software V1.00.00-09). Provides a means of monitoring a variety of gas concentrations and alert clinical personnel when the concentration of anesthetic agent(s), oxygen, carbon dioxide or nitrous oxide moves outside of user-defined limits.

Company
Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.
Recall Initiated
June 18, 2014
Posted
July 17, 2014
Terminated
December 8, 2014
Recall Number
Z-2077-2014
Quantity
8 units total (3 units in US)
Firm Location
Snoqualmie, WA

Reason for Recall

With this software version, the Minimum Alveolar Concentration (MAC) value displayed is extremely high (20.1) and physiologically invalid.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US in the state of Georgia and in the countries of : Malaysia, Paraguay, and France.

Lot / Code Info

Serial Numbers: 2518-000183  2518-000184  2518-000185  2518-000186  2518-000206  2518-000207  2518-000208  2518-000209

Root Cause

Process control

Action Taken

Spacelabs sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated June 20, 20/14 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and the actions to be taken. Customers are informed that Spacelabs Field Service personnel will be contacting their facility to schedule a convenient time to confirm, at no cost, a software update is needed to resolve this issue. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Spacelabs Healthcare at 1-800-522-7025 and select 2 for Technical Support.

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