Newport Portable Package, Model #50000, Serial # 13591, 13592, 13604, 13606, 13614, 13662, 13663, 13664, 13726, 13731, 13733, 13736, 13737, 13738, 13740, 13768, 13770, 13771, 13772, 13784, 13787. Product Usage: Portable Analgesia Gas Machine.
FDA Recall Z-0020-2013 · Posted 2012-10-09
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Recalling FirmAccutron Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeBSZ
Date Initiated2012-04-29
Date Terminated2013-02-01
Product Quantity220 units total
Reason for Recall
Accutron is recalling the Flowmeter (Analgesia Gas Machine) because when it flows Nitrous Gas without Oxygen gas being turned on, it functions in an incorrect manner.
Firm Action
Accutron sent an Urgent Advisory Notice letter dated April 6, 2012 to all their customers who purchased the Ultra PC% Cabinet Mount Flowmeter. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to discontinue use or to continue use of the device only with extreme care until a replacement can be installed. Extreme care includes the use of the titration method for nitrous oxide administration coupled with close monitoring of both the patient and the actual gas flow through the flowtubes. For question contact Accutron at (800) 531-2221 or by email at [email protected].
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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