TC pCO2 Electrodes, Model/Part #945-655-E5260, 510(k) #K043003. Product Usage: The device is intended for used with the firm's TCM series monitor. The E260mpCO2 electrode is a non-invasive device, used with the TCM series monitor to measure transcutaneous pCO2 (through the skin).
FDA Recall Z-0341-2012 · Posted 2011-12-01
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Recalling FirmRadiometer America Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLKD
Date Initiated2011-09-27
Date Terminated2012-02-19
Product Quantity4 units were distributed.
Reason for Recall
Transcutaneous pCO2-electrodes were wrongly coded as: pO2 electrode on the hardware plug for the firm's TCM series monitors. This causes the monitor to interpret the electrode wrongly, causing it to fail all calibrations and never get ready for use.
Firm Action
Radiometer contacted the affected U.S. customer and informed them of the recall via telephone on September 27, 2011. Radiometer requested the return of the affected product received from the firm. For questions call (440) 871-0463.
Root Cause
Employee error
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) in the state of San Diego, CA.
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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