SenTec Standard Starter Set with and without Service Gas (2 changers each) - Product Usage: Is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension and oxygen tension as well as oxygen saturation and pulse rate in adult and pediatric patients. In neonatal patients the SDMS is indicated for carbon dioxide and oxygen tension monitoring only. Oxygen tension monitoring is contraindicated for patients under gas anesthesia.
FDA Recall Z-2153-2019 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmSenTec AG
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLKD
Date Initiated2019-05-02
Date Terminated2020-12-16
Product Quantity22 pcs
Reason for Recall
There is an increased chance (approx. 5%) of no electrolyte or a reduced amount of electrolyte being applied to the sensor during the membrane change procedure.
Firm Action
On May 2, 2019, the firm sent Guidance for SenTec Distributors to their distributors advising them of the issue, requesting them to check their stock and notify their end users via a voluntarily initiated field correction action associated with Membrane Changers and their Inserts which was enclosed with the "recall" letters. The distributors were to report back to SenTec via email.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the state of Missouri and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Finland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
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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