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Terminated

Finapres Medical Systems Portapres with NiMh battery pack Product Usage: Continuously measure blood pressure, The Portapres can be worn on the body with a protective waist belt. The device can be used without mains; in that case a battery pack is used.

FDA Recall Z-2150-2012 · Posted 2012-08-06

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDXN
Date Initiated2012-07-06
Date Terminated2012-09-12
Product Quantity3 units US

Reason for Recall

Battery may become hot and leak

Firm Action

Finapres Medical Systems BV sent a Field Safety Notice letter dated July 6, 2012 to notified US accounts of the recall. The letter identified the affected product, description of the problem and actions to be taken. The letter states that the recalling firm recommends not using the affected battery packs. A replacement battery was included in shipment. Customers were requested to return recalled battery. For questions call +31 (0)20 609 0974 or email [email protected].

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide Distribution - including the states of: OH and NY

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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

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