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Class II Recall

SonarMed AirWave Monitor Kit (Monitor, Sensor Cable, Power Cord), Item Code AW-M0001. used with endotracheal tube (ETT)

Covidien, LP

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for SonarMed AirWave Monitor Kit (Monitor, Sensor Cable, Power Cord), Item Code AW-M by Covidien, LP. Reason: Prior to use on a patient, the device alarm speaker failed to annunciate on power up and the device falsely detected a sensor cable disconnect and rec.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0514-2022

Action Date

2022-01-26

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

SonarMed AirWave Monitor Kit (Monitor, Sensor Cable, Power Cord), Item Code AW-M0001. used with endotracheal tube (ETT)

Lot/Code Info: UDI-Device Identifier (GTIN/UPN): 00851334007001; Serial Numbers: AW0501 AW0519 AW0537 AW0556 AW0502 AW0520 AW0540 AW0557 AW0503 AW0521 AW0541 AW0558 AW0504 AW0522 AW0542 AW0559 AW0505 AW0524 AW0543 AW0560 AW0506 AW0525 AW0544 AW0561 AW0507 AW0526 AW0545 AW0562 AW0508 AW0527 AW0546 AW0563 AW0509 AW0528 AW0548 AW0564 AW0510 AW0529 AW0549 AW0565 AW0511 AW0530 AW0550 AW0566 AW0512 AW0531 AW0551 AW0567 AW0513 AW0532 AW0552 AW0568 AW0514 AW0533 AW0553 AW0569 AW0515 AW0536 AW0554 AW0570 AW0516 AW0538 AW0555 AW0571 AW0517 AW0539

Quantity Affected: 66 devices

Reason for Recall

Prior to use on a patient, the device alarm speaker failed to annunciate on power up and the device falsely detected a sensor cable disconnect and reconnect during setup. The monitor detection of a false sensor cable disconnect and reconnect may cause the monitor to discontinue monitoring and transition into the calibration screen without an audible alarm.

Distribution

The devices were distributed to the following US states: CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, MA, OH, TN, and TX.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-12-22

Company

Covidien, LP

North Haven, CT

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 107 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Covidien, LP has 89 FDA actions in our database, including 89 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Covidien, LP) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Covidien, LP have FDA actions?

Covidien, LP has 89 FDA actions in our database, including 89 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0514-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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