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Terminated

Actiwatch 64 AM, Bandless Part Number 198-0301-AM1, Respironics, Inc., Mini Mitter, a Respironics Company, Bend, Oregon

FDA Recall Z-0326-2008 · Posted 2008-01-17

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeM
Date Initiated2007-06-27
Date Terminated2010-10-20
Product Quantity20

Reason for Recall

Communication Failure: the devices have a memory chip that has a limited number of read/write cycles which can trigger set up information and/or subject information anomalies or intermittent communication annomalies. If left unaddressed, the issues can lead to permanent communication failure.

Firm Action

A Voluntary Medical Device Recall letter dated June 26, 2007. The recall letter will instruct the customers to 1) fill out a business reply form to confirm contact information and devices serial numbers in their possession. Then FAX this info back immediately to Stericycle or Mini-Mitter. 2) Refer to the work scheduled rework date reserved for them and noted in their recall notification letter and return the device for service at that time; and 3) Package the device appropriately, insure it and return it via UPS using the provided UPS shipping label. Product returned to Mini-Mitter will be quarantined, decontaminated, and repaired. Min-Mitter will rework all the devices returned. Each will have a new memory chip installed, be re-calibrated, retested, and have a new battery installed if required. Min-Mitter will provide a new one year warranty.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide

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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