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Infinity Delta Portable Patient Monitor recallZ-3047-2011 · Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. · initiated Jul 29, 2011

Terminated All recalls posted in August 2011

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Monitor keys may spontaneously become inoperative or active. This may cause a membrane switch panel malfunction, which could result in the monitor discharging a patient automatically.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

Draeger Medical sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letters dated July 2011 to all affected customers. The letter included product and problem affected. The letter informed the customer a Draeger representative will contact them to upgrade the system. Until the solution is implemented, Draeger recommends the Delta and/or Gamma XXL may be used. If the affected monitors become inoperative or activate without user interaction, Draeger advises removing the monitor from service and contacting a Draeger representative. For questions or for information on this recall please call Draeger Service at (800) 543-5047 (press 1 at the prompt, then 2, then 32349).

Recall details

Recall number
Z-3047-2011
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 29, 2011
Posted by the FDA
Aug 22, 2011
Recalling firm
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc.
Quantity
32
Product code
MHX
FDA submissions
K070566
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - (USA) Nationwide distribution including the states of AK, FL, LA, MN, MS, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, NC, NH, NJ, NY, WV, and WI; and the countries of Australia, Austria, Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Fed., Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Yemen.

Product description

Infinity Delta Portable Patient Monitor. Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. Portable monitor used to monitor vital signs of neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients for bedside and transport applications.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Catalog Number(s): MS18597/MS18852 with serial numbers (US): 6001227774, 6001229772, 6001083376, 6001100483, 6001191277, 6001193373, 6001272680, 6001263779, 6001233678, 6001281679, 6001306582, 6001078774, 6001238370, 6001212879, 6001282972, 6001285969, 6001296369, 6001296467, 6001267374, 6001316580, 6001103186, 6001282776, 6001233580, 6001242579, 6001246174, 6001267472, 6001465775, 6001093775, 6001219774, 6001230476, 6001234873, and 6001235676.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

5 devices cleared under K070566 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 59568).

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