PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Masimo SET uSpO2 Cable The Masimo SET uSpO2 Pulse Oximetry Cable is an in-line cable that provides continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (Sp02) and pulse rate when installed in a compatible OEM host system. Shipping/Package: All Pulse Oximetry cables are shipped non-sterile in a cardboard carton. They are intended to be used non-sterile.

Reported: November 19, 2014 Initiated: September 30, 2014 #Z-0213-2015

Product Description

Masimo SET uSpO2 Cable The Masimo SET uSpO2 Pulse Oximetry Cable is an in-line cable that provides continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (Sp02) and pulse rate when installed in a compatible OEM host system. Shipping/Package: All Pulse Oximetry cables are shipped non-sterile in a cardboard carton. They are intended to be used non-sterile.

Reason for Recall

Firm has identified a small number of Oximetry Cables with crossed-internal wires. The effect on performance when these wires are crossed is that when a low SpO2 value is measured, a high SpO2 value would be displayed on the monitoring device. Additionally when a high SpO2 value is measured, a low SpO2 value would be displayed on the monitoring device.

Details

Recalling Firm
Masimo Corporation
Units Affected
21,754 units (21,222) in the U.S. and Puerto Rico)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution including; nationwide (U.S. and Puerto Rico) and the countries of Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Gernany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Masimo SET uSpO2 Cable The Masimo SET uSpO2 Pulse Oximetry Cable is an in-line cable that provides continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (Sp02) and pulse rate when installed in a compatible OEM host system. Shipping/Package: All Pulse Oximetry cables are shipped non-sterile in a cardboard carton. They are intended to be used non-sterile.. Recalled by Masimo Corporation. Units affected: 21,754 units (21,222) in the U.S. and Puerto Rico).
Why was this product recalled?
Firm has identified a small number of Oximetry Cables with crossed-internal wires. The effect on performance when these wires are crossed is that when a low SpO2 value is measured, a high SpO2 value would be displayed on the monitoring device. Additionally when a high SpO2 value is measured, a low SpO2 value would be displayed on the monitoring device.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 19, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0213-2015.