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INOmax DSIR, model 10007, Nitric Oxide Delivery System… recallZ-1528-2014 · INO Therapeutics (dba Ikaria) · initiated Mar 27, 2014

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in May 2014

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 INO Therapeutics (dba Ikaria) 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.

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Why it was recalled

An anomaly impacts the monitoring system of INOmax DSIR Plus (software 3.0.0). When the integrated pneumatic backup switch is activated with low or no gas flow through the injector module, an intended NO cell failure alarm will occur. In addition, an unintended NO2 cell failure alarm may also occur. The NO/NO2 cell failure alarms are caused by an average NO/NO2 circuit concentration greater tha

FDA root cause category: Software Design Change

What the company is doing

Ikaria sent an Urgent Field Corrective Action letter via FedEx on March 27, 2014. The letter identified the issue, and requested that all INOmax DSIR with software version 3.0.0 be returned to Ikaria. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Ikaria Customer Care at 1-877-566-9466. For questions regarding this recall call 877-566-9466.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1528-2014
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Mar 27, 2014
Posted by the FDA
May 2, 2014
Recalling firm
INO Therapeutics (dba Ikaria)
Quantity
22
Product code
MRN
FDA submissions
K131686
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including DC and VA.

Product description

INOmax DSIR, model 10007, Nitric Oxide Delivery System, with Software version 3.0.0. The INOmax DS delivery system delivers INOMAX (nitric oxide for inhalation) therapy gas and provides continuous monitoring of inspired O2, NO2, and NO, and a comprehensive alarm system. The primary targeted clinical setting is the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and secondary targeted clinical setting is the transport of neonates.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Serial Numbers: DS20080152, DS20090218, DS20090243, DS20090271, DS20090523, DS20090598, DS20090821, DS20090925, DS20101022, DS20101076, DS20101147, DS20101374, DS20101413, DS20101420,  DS20101499, DS20101637, DS20111199, DS20120099, DS20120150, DS20120169, DS20120288, DS20120306.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K131686 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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