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Open, Classified

1. Sensis, material # 10764561; UDI: 04056869010137 2. Sensis Vibe Hemo, material # 11007641; UDI: 04056869010199 3. Sensis Vibe Combo, material # 11007642; UDI: 04056869010205 The Sensis recording system is a diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic catheterizations and/or electrophysiology studies, for cardiac, interventional Radiology, and surgical studies.

FDA Recall Z-0499-2022 · Posted 2022-01-14

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeDQK
Date Initiated2021-11-23
Product Quantity1047

Reason for Recall

Software error which affects Sensis Vibe Hemo, Sensis and Sensis Vibe Combo systems with software version VD12A, which could cause possible hazard to patients, operators, or other persons and equipment. Under certain sporadic circumstances, the CO (Cardiac Output) measurement using the Thermodilution method will temporarily no longer be possible.

Firm Action

On November 23, 2021, Siemens Healthineers issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction notice to all users of Sensis Vibe Hemo systems, Sensis and Sensis Vibe Combo systems with software version VD12A. Please make sure that an alternative system can be used to provide treatment. Please notify and instruct accordingly all the staff at your organization who need to be aware of this notice and will comply with the recommendations therein. Siemens will provide a software update to all affected customers which will correct the issue via Update Instruction AX077/21/S. Siemens service organization will contact you to arrange a date to perform this corrective action. Please feel free to contact Siemens service organization for an earlier appointment at 1-800-888-7436.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GU, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK,PA, PR, SD, TN, TX, WA, WV.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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