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SDMS (SenTec Digital Monitoring System)

Company
Sentec Ag Ringstrasse 39 Therwil Switzerland
Recall Initiated
September 15, 2016
Posted
October 17, 2016
Terminated
June 23, 2017
Recall Number
Z-0088-2017
Quantity
75 (54 US; 21 =OUS)

Reason for Recall

Sentec AG found that with one batch of an internal SenTec Monitor component (Docking Station Module) there is a risk that a fastening screw could become loose under certain circumstances. A loose screw within the monitor can create uncontrolled electrical connections, including short circuits, with the risk of smolder or fire and electrical shock (patient and/or operator).

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : LA, MI, MO, OH, TN. and to the countries of : United Kingdom, The Netherlands and Australia.

Lot / Code Info

SN 306497 to SN 306571.

Root Cause

Component change control

Action Taken

Distributors were sent via e-mail a SenTec 'Mandatory initiated field correction action" letter dated September 15, 2016 . The letter provided a "Description of the issue, Affected products, Identify and localize affected products, Removal from use, Replacement of affected products at end customer & distributor / sub-distributor level". It also provided "action information for sub-distributors and affiliates, and end customers". For questions contact SenTec Inc. by e-mail (customersevice.usa@sentec.com) or phone (636-343-0000).

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