Masimo LNCS TC-I SpO2, Reusable Ear Sensor, REF: 2503 recallZ-1986-2023 · Masimo Corporation · initiated Apr 21, 2023
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
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- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Masimo Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
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Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
TC-I tip clip sensor may produce readings outside the accuracy specification.
FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component
What the company is doing
On 5/17/2023, Masimo issued a Urgent: Medical Device Recall Notice via FedEx. Masimo asked consignees to take the following actions: 1. Contact Masimo Technical Services to request return of the affected part and lot number(s) for replacements and/ or if you have part numbers or lot numbers not included in this communication and have questions about those parts. 2. Masimo s Technical Services is available Monday through Friday 6:00am -5:00pm PST for live assistance or 24 hours a day to leave a message and someone will contact you. Local contact information can be found at http://service.masimo.com. 3. Complete Attachment 1, then email it to [email protected], or Fax it to 1-949-297-7575 by MM DD, 2023. 4. Any adverse reaction or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online, by regular mail or by fax.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1986-2023
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Apr 21, 2023
- Posted by the FDA
- Jun 21, 2023
- Recalling firm
- Masimo Corporation
- Quantity
- 123,745 units
- Product code
- DQA
- FDA submissions
- K051212
- Distribution
- US: AK , AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY OUS: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam.
Product description
Masimo LNCS TC-I SpO2, Reusable Ear Sensor, REF: 2503
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
UDI-DI: (01)00843997003230 Lot #: 13HBT, 15DAV, 17FAN, 17HAX, 17J12, 17MDF, 17N09, 18A28, 18AVB, 18CUV, 18FQZ, 18J33, 18K48,18KSS, 18MBC, 19ALF, 19CAY, 19D84, 19HMB, 19N1C, 20CRT, 20FMM, 20KWK, 21CRG, 21EMP, 21FFY,21FWV, 21G2K, 21GTL, 21HWG, 21KGD, 21MEF, 22AVS, 22BSC, 22DGZ, 22DUG, 22ESP, 22GDZ, 22J4J,22K64, 22NYC, 23AAE, E21DXT, K16HCA, K16JFC, K17BCR
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- MasimoSET® M-LNCS™ TC-I SpO2 Reusable Ear Sensor 2503Masimo Corporation · Oximeter, ear1 recall1 report
Other devices under the same FDA submission
7 devices cleared under K051212 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- MasimoSET LNCS® TC-I SpO2 Reusable Ear Sensor 1895Masimo Corporation · Oximeter, ear1 recall3 reports
- M-LNCS DCI SpO2 Adult Reusable Finger Clip Sensor 2501Masimo Corporation · Oximeter13 reports
- MasimoSET LNCS® DCI® SpO2 Adult Reusable Finger Clip Sensor 1863Masimo Corporation · Oximeter9 reports
- MasimoSET LNCS® YI SpO2 Multisite Reusable Sensor 2258Masimo Corporation · Oximeter5 reports
- RD SET™ DCI-P SpO2 Pediatric/Slender digit Reusable Finger Clip Sensor 4051Masimo Corporation · Oximeter5 reports
- MasimoSET® LNCS® TF-I SpO2 Reusable Forehead Sensor 1896Masimo Corporation · Oximeter2 reports
- MasimoSET LNCS® DCI-P SpO2 Pediatric/Slender digit Reusable Finger Clip Sensor 1864Masimo Corporation · Oximeter1 report
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 92371).
- Z-1983-2023 · Open, ClassifiedMasimo RD Set TC-I SpO2 Adult Reusable Ear Sensor, REF: 4053
- Z-1984-2023 · Open, ClassifiedMasimo LNOP TC-I SpO2, Reusable Ear Sensor, REF: 1794
- Z-1985-2023 · Open, ClassifiedMasimo LNCS TC-I SpO2, Reusable Ear Sensor, REF: 1895
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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