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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Tempus LS - Manual Defibrillator, Model Number: 00-3020 Software Version: 1.3.4 - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in the following environmental: - Primarily in pre-hospital care and transport applications (including ambulances, fixed and rotary wing aircraft).

Reported: December 23, 2020 Initiated: November 17, 2020 #Z-0564-2021

Product Description

Tempus LS - Manual Defibrillator, Model Number: 00-3020 Software Version: 1.3.4 - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in the following environmental: - Primarily in pre-hospital care and transport applications (including ambulances, fixed and rotary wing aircraft).

Reason for Recall

A software error was detected within software version 1.3.4 for the Tempus LS device. When exiting pacer back into manual mode the pacer pulse wave may put the ECG calibration out of calibration. This software error may result in a delay in therapy, as the clinician is not provided an ECG waveform on which a shockable rhythm decision can be made. The device is still able to deliver a manual defibrillation shock.

Details

Units Affected
175 devices
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Basingstoke, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
Tempus LS - Manual Defibrillator, Model Number: 00-3020 Software Version: 1.3.4 - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in the following environmental: - Primarily in pre-hospital care and transport applications (including ambulances, fixed and rotary wing aircraft).. Recalled by Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd.. Units affected: 175 devices.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
A software error was detected within software version 1.3.4 for the Tempus LS device. When exiting pacer back into manual mode the pacer pulse wave may put the ECG calibration out of calibration. This software error may result in a delay in therapy, as the clinician is not provided an ECG waveform on which a shockable rhythm decision can be made. The device is still able to deliver a manual defibrillation shock.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 23, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0564-2021.

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