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Sechrist Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber with Electronic… recallZ-0209-2013 · Sechrist Industries Inc · initiated Aug 28, 2008

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in November 2012

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 Sechrist Industries 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.

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Why it was recalled

Sechrist conducted a field upgrade on the hyperbaulic chambers equipped with Electronic Control Modules in order to correct a software bug that could potentially affect the performance of the chamber.

FDA root cause category: Software design

What the company is doing

Sechrist Industries contacted consignees by phone to notify them of a software upgarde and to schedule appointments to perform the required field upgrades. An approximate summary of the phone notification is provided below. "I am contacting you to notify you of a field upgrade we are performing on our hyperbaric chambers equipped with Electronic Control Modules in order to correct a software bug that could potentially affect the performance of your chamber. The upgrade includes the installation of a new motherboard with revised software, a reset switch, and the exchange of other control panel components. The process will take approximately 2.5 hours and will be performed at no charge to you." For questions regarding this recall call 714-579-8400.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0209-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Aug 28, 2008
Posted by the FDA
Nov 6, 2012
Recalling firm
Sechrist Industries Inc
Quantity
65 units total (61 units in the US)
Product code
CBF
FDA submissions
K052713
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Bulgaria, and Canada

Product description

Sechrist Monoplace Hyperbaric Chamber with Electronic Control Module Model 3600E/ER The Hyperbaric Chamber is intended to provide 100% oxygen to the patient at greater than ambient pressures

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Serial Numbers: 360001-360049, 360051-360064, 360068.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K052713 — 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 52796).

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