INVOS SNNRecalls & reported problems
Covidien LP · OxyAlert NIRSensor,Somatic - Neonatal · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 20884521106083), received between Jul 16, 2024 and Jul 16, 2024 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Erratic or Intermittent Display” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Erratic or Intermittent Display2
- Low Readings2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 16, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Low Readings; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Low Readings
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, THE SENSOR CONTINUED TO HAVE INTERMITTENT READINGS WHEN THE PATIENT WAS IN THE PRONE POSITION. THERE WAS A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN IT READ THAT IT WAS VERY LOW, 15 TO 28, THEN IN 70S. THE BLOOD GAS RESULT OBTAINED WAS FINE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19751701 ↗MalfunctionJul 16, 2024Erratic or Intermittent Display; Low Readings; Erratic or Intermittent Display; Low Readings
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING USE, WHEN THE PATIENT WAS PLACED IN A PRONE POSITION, THE FLANK SENSOR HAD NO DIFFICULTIES WITH THE READINGS. BUT WHEN THE PATIENT WAS PLACED IN A SUPINE POSITION, IT WOULD GO BACK TO GIVING INTERMITTENT READINGS. IT WAS ALSO STATED THAT THE READINGS WERE LOWER THAN EXPECTED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19751678 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.