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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

FORE-SIGHT ELITE Tissue Oximeter module, REF: HEMFSM10

Reported: April 6, 2022 Initiated: March 1, 2022 #Z-0835-2022

Product Description

FORE-SIGHT ELITE Tissue Oximeter module, REF: HEMFSM10

Reason for Recall

The StO2 values may be inaccurately low when using either the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Tissue Oximeter Module or the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Absolute Tissue Oximeter Monitor with the Fore-Sight Elite large sensor in certain somatic locations (arms and legs). While the StO2 absolute values are impacted, the directional trend remains accurate, but may have a larger magnitude change. Low StO2 values may lead to unintended or inappropriate treatment

Details

Recalling Firm
Edwards Lifesciences, LLC
Units Affected
8389 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, CANARY ISLANDS, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom, Vietnam.
Location
Irvine, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
FORE-SIGHT ELITE Tissue Oximeter module, REF: HEMFSM10. Recalled by Edwards Lifesciences, LLC. Units affected: 8389 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The StO2 values may be inaccurately low when using either the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Tissue Oximeter Module or the FORE-SIGHT ELITE Absolute Tissue Oximeter Monitor with the Fore-Sight Elite large sensor in certain somatic locations (arms and legs). While the StO2 absolute values are impacted, the directional trend remains accurate, but may have a larger magnitude change. Low StO2 values may lead to unintended or inappropriate treatment
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 6, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0835-2022.