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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

Smiths Medical, BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable (Normally Open & Normally Closed), Reorder Numbers: WW3398NO & WW3398NC. For use with respiration carbon dioxide measurement equipment. Product Usage: The BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable is designed for use with the 9004 Capnocheck¿ Capnography (Plus or Sleep) system to transfer alarm signals from the Capnocheck¿ Capnography system to a remote alarm system. The BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable and the 9004 Capnocheck¿ Capnography systems are intended for use in all cr

Reported: April 10, 2013 Initiated: February 6, 2013 #Z-1014-2013

Product Description

Smiths Medical, BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable (Normally Open & Normally Closed), Reorder Numbers: WW3398NO & WW3398NC. For use with respiration carbon dioxide measurement equipment. Product Usage: The BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable is designed for use with the 9004 Capnocheck¿ Capnography (Plus or Sleep) system to transfer alarm signals from the Capnocheck¿ Capnography system to a remote alarm system. The BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable and the 9004 Capnocheck¿ Capnography systems are intended for use in all critical environments including ventilatory applications, patient transport, and anesthesia.

Reason for Recall

In rare instances, the BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cables (BCI¿ Cable) are not transferring alarms when used with some remote nurse alarm systems.

Details

Recalling Firm
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
Units Affected
39
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution - including the states of: CO, IL, IN, MA, SC and WI.
Location
Saint Paul, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Smiths Medical, BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable (Normally Open & Normally Closed), Reorder Numbers: WW3398NO & WW3398NC. For use with respiration carbon dioxide measurement equipment. Product Usage: The BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable is designed for use with the 9004 Capnocheck¿ Capnography (Plus or Sleep) system to transfer alarm signals from the Capnocheck¿ Capnography system to a remote alarm system. The BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cable and the 9004 Capnocheck¿ Capnography systems are intended for use in all critical environments including ventilatory applications, patient transport, and anesthesia.. Recalled by Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.. Units affected: 39.
Why was this product recalled?
In rare instances, the BCI¿ Remote Alarm Cables (BCI¿ Cable) are not transferring alarms when used with some remote nurse alarm systems.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 10, 2013. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1014-2013.