Siemens Sensis Vibe Hemo system in combination with the MicroPodTM EtCO2 module-diagnostic and administrative tool supporting hemodynamic catheterization and/or electrophysiology studies, for cardiac as well as interventional Radiology.
FDA Recall Z-2921-2020 · Posted 2020-08-28
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Recalling FirmSiemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDQK
Date Initiated2020-07-24
Date Terminated2021-11-02
Product Quantity110 units US
Reason for Recall
The connector linking the EtCO2 module to the HemoBox may break and become damaged, if the connector is re-attached to the HemoBox in this damaged state, under certain incorrect pin alignment
conditions, the HemoBox may stop functioning and all vital signs are lost
Firm Action
Siemens issued Customer Safety Advisory Notice distributed dated July 24 2020 to customers via AX048/20/S. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take:
If the connector linking the EtCO2 module to the HemoBox should become damaged or break, the operator shall not attempt to fix the connector or re-connect the cable to the HemoBox. Only Siemens Customer Service
representative or a service provider authorized by Siemens Healthineers may resolve the issue.
Siemens strongly recommends that you do not attempt to fix the connector or re-connect the cable to the HemoBox until the problem has been corrected by a service engineer.
Siemens is currently developing a solution to eliminate the root cause of this problem. Our service organization will contact you when a solution has been initiated to arrange a date to perform this corrective action.
Please feel free to contact our service organization at 1-800-888-7436. Following the correction, the cause will be eliminated, and any recurrence of this potential fault is prevented.
Root Cause
Process design
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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