Recall Z-0433-2013— Sentec AG
Class II · Terminated
Class II FDA medical device recall by Sentec AG, initiated 2012-11-05, terminated 2012-12-18. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K101690. Product: SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer (VS-MC), 9 pieces. The SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer is indicated for use with the V-Sign Sensor only. The V-sign Sensor is indicated for use with the SenTec Digital Monitor when continuous non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate are required for adult and pediatric patients.. Reason: A manufacturing defect was observed for the membrane changer insert that does not allow electrolyte to be present under the new membrane. The PCO2 performance of a sensor without electrolyte will be deteriorated..
- Recalling firm
- Sentec AG
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- 2012-11-05
- Terminated
- 2012-12-18
- Firm location
- Therwil, Baselland, N/A, Switzerland
510(k) clearances named in this recall
1 on FDA's record- K101690 — SENTEC DIGITAL MONITOR, V-SIGN SENSOR AND V-SIGN SENSOR 2 WITH DIGITAL SENSOR ADAPER CABLE
K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.
Product description
SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer (VS-MC), 9 pieces. The SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer is indicated for use with the V-Sign Sensor only. The V-sign Sensor is indicated for use with the SenTec Digital Monitor when continuous non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate are required for adult and pediatric patients.
Reason for recall
A manufacturing defect was observed for the membrane changer insert that does not allow electrolyte to be present under the new membrane. The PCO2 performance of a sensor without electrolyte will be deteriorated.
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