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Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System, Model 99999. Product Usage: Continuous Ventilator The Arko...

FDA Device Recall #Z-1460-2017 — Class II — February 8, 2017

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-1460-2017
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated February 8, 2017
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Del Mar Reynolds Medical, Ltd.
Location Hertford, N/A
Product Type Devices
Quantity 325 devices sold to 35 US consignees and 76 devices sold to 14 international consignees

Product Description

Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System, Model 99999. Product Usage: Continuous Ventilator The Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System is designed to provide emergency oxygen, vaporized agent delivery and manual ventilation in the event of a power failure scenario. Clinicians are able to use Emergency O2 and manually ventilate the patient, providing gas and agent. However, the anesthesiologist will not have access to mechanical ventilation or ventilator monitoring.

Reason for Recall

Spacelabs has received reports of the Arkon Anesthesia Delivery System, Model 99999, shutting down without warning. The power supply has failed in a way that does not trigger the normal on battery alarms.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US nationwide and internationally in the following countries: BOLIVIA, CANADA, CHINA, ECUADOR, FRANCE, IRELAND, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, MOROCCO, NETHERLANDS, PANAMA, PERU, POLAND, UNITED KINGDOM.

Lot / Code Information

US Serial numbers: ARKN-000003, ARKN-000004, ARKN-000011, ARKN-000012, ARKN-000013, ARKN-000014, ARKN-000016, ARKN-000017, ARKN-000019, ARKN-000020, ARKN-000021, ARKN-000022, ARKN-000023, ARKN-000024, ARKN-000025, ARKN-000026, ARKN-000027, ARKN-000028, ARKN-000029, ARKN-000030, ARKN-000031, ARKN-000037, ARKN-000038, ARKN-000039, ARKN-000040, ARKN-000041, ARKN-000042, ARKN-000044, ARKN-000045, ARKN-000046, ARKN-000047, ARKN-000048, ARKN-000049, ARKN-000051, ARKN-000054, ARKN-000055, ARKN-000056, ARKN-000057, ARKN-000058, ARKN-000059, ARKN-000060, ARKN-000061, ARKN-000062, ARKN-000063, ARKN-000064, ARKN-000065, ARKN-000066, ARKN-000067, ARKN-000068, ARKN-000069, ARKN-000070, ARKN-000071, ARKN-000072, ARKN-000073, ARKN-000074, ARKN-000075, ARKN-000076, ARKN-000077, ARKN-000078, ARKN-000082, ARKN-000091, ARKN-000092, ARKN-000093, ARKN-000094, ARKN-000095, ARKN-000096, ARKN-000097, ARKN-000098, ARKN-000099, ARKN-000100, ARKN-000101, ARKN-000102, ARKN-000103, ARKN-000104, ARKN-000105, ARKN-000106, ARKN-000107, ARKN-000108, ARKN-000109, ARKN-000110, ARKN-000111, ARKN-000112, ARKN-000113, ARKN-000114, ARKN-000115, ARKN-000116, ARKN-000117, ARKN-000119, ARKN-000120, ARKN-000123, ARKN-000129, ARKN-000130, ARKN-000132, ARKN-000133, ARKN-000134, ARKN-000135, ARKN-000136, ARKN-000137, ARKN-000138, ARKN-000139, ARKN-000140, ARKN-000141, ARKN-000142, ARKN-000143, ARKN-000144, ARKN-000145, ARKN-000149, ARKN-000150, ARKN-000151, ARKN-000152, ARKN-000153, ARKN-000154, ARKN-000155, ARKN-000157, ARKN-000167, ARKN-000168, arkn-000169, arkn-000170, ARKN-000171, arkn-000173, arkn-000174, arkn-000175, arkn-000176, arkn-000177, arkn-000178, arkn-000179, arkn-000180, arkn-000181, arkn-000182, arkn-000183, arkn-000184, arkn-000185, ARKN-000186, ARKN-000187, ARKN-000188, ARKN-000189, ARKN-000190, ARKN-000191, ARKN-000192, ARKN-000193, ARKN-000194, ARKN-000196, ARKN-000197, ARKN-000198, ARKN-000199, ARKN-000200, ARKN-000201, ARKN-000202, ARKN-000203, ARKN-000204, ARKN-000205, ARKN-000206, ARKN-000207, ARKN-000208, ARKN-000209, ARKN-000210, ARKN-000211, ARKN-000212, ARKN-000213, ARKN-000214, ARKN-000215, ARKN-000216, ARKN-000217, ARKN-000220, ARKN-000221, ARKN-000222, arkn-000223, arkn-000224, arkn-000226, arkn-000227, arkn-000229, arkn-000230, arkn-000231, arkn-000232, arkn-000233, ARKN-000236, arkn-000237, arkn-000238, arkn-000239, arkn-000240, arkn-000241, arkn-000242, arkn-000243, arkn-000244, ARKN-000245, arkn-000248, arkn-000249, ARKN-000250, ARKN-000251, ARKN-000252, ARKN-000253, arkn-000254, arkn-000257, arkn-000258, ARKN-000259, ARKN-000260, arkn-000261, ARKN-000262, arkn-000263, arkn-000264, arkn-000266, arkn-000269, arkn-000270, arkn-000271, arkn-000272, arkn-000273, arkn-000274, arkn-000275, arkn-000276, arkn-000277, ARKN-000278, ARKN-000279, ARKN-000280, ARKN-000281, ARKN-000282, ARKN-000283, ARKN-000284, ARKN-000285, ARKN-000286, ARKN-000287, ARKN-000288, ARKN-000289, ARKN-000290, ARKN-000293, ARKN-000294, ARKN-000295, ARKN-000296, ARKN-000297, ARKN-000300, ARKN-000301, ARKN-000302, ARKN-000303, ARKN-000304, ARKN-000305, ARKN-000306, ARKN-000307, ARKN-000308, ARKN-000309, ARKN-000310, ARKN-000311, ARKN-000312, ARKN-000313, arkn-000314, arkn-000315, arkn-000316, arkn-000317, arkn-000318, ARKN-000319, arkn-000320, arkn-000321, arkn-000322, arkn-000323, arkn-000324, arkn-000325, arkn-000327, arkn-000328, arkn-000329, arkn-000330, ARKN-000332, ARKN-000333, ARKN-000334, ARKN-000335, ARKN-000336, ARKN-000337, ARKN-000338, ARKN-000339, ARKN-000340, ARKN-000341, ARKN-000342, ARKN-000343, ARKN-000344, ARKN-000345, ARKN-000353, ARKN-000360, ARKN-000361, ARKN-000362, ARKN-000363, ARKN-000364, ARKN-000365, ARKN-000366, ARKN-000367, ARKN-000369, ARKN-000370, ARKN-000371, ARKN-000372, ARKN-000373, ARKN-000374, ARKN-000376, ARKN-000377, ARKN-000378, ARKN-000379, ARKN-000380, ARKN-000381, ARKN-000382, ARKN-000383, ARKN-000384, ARKN-000385, ARKN-000386, ARKN-000387, ARKN-000388, ARKN-000389, ARKN-000390, ARKN-000391, ARKN-000392, ARKN-000393, ARKN-000394, ARKN-000395, ARKN-000396, ARKN-000397, ARKN-000398, ARKN-000399, ARKN-000400, ARKN-000401, ARKN-000402, ARKN-000403, ARKN-000404, ARKN-000405, ARKN-000406, ARKN-000407, ARKN-000408, ARKN-000409, ARKN-000410, ARKN-000411, ARKN-000412, and ARKN-000413. ******************************************************************************** INTERNATIONAL SERIAL NUMBERS: ARKN-000001, ARKN-000002, ARKN-000005, ARKN-000010, ARKN-000015, ARKN-000018, ARKN-000032, ARKN-000034, ARKN-000035, ARKN-000052, ARKN-000053, ARKN-000079, ARKN-000081, ARKN-000083, ARKN-000084, ARKN-000085, ARKN-000086, ARKN-000087, ARKN-000089, ARKN-000090, ARKN-000121, ARKN-000131, ARKN-000146, ARKN-000147, ARKN-000148, ARKN-000156, ARKN-000158, ARKN-000159, ARKN-000160, ARKN-000161, ARKN-000162, ARKN-000163, ARKN-000164, ARKN-000165, ARKN-000166, ARKN-000172, arkn-000218, arkn-000219, Arkn-000225, arkn-000234, arkn-000235, ARKN-000255, ARKN-000256, ARKN-000268, ARKN-000291, ARKN-000292, ARKN-000298, ARKN-000299, ARKN-000326, ARKN-000331, ARKN-000346, ARKN-000347, ARKN-000348, ARKN-000349, ARKN-000350, ARKN-000351, ARKN-000352, ARKN-000354, ARKN-000355, ARKN-000356, ARKN-000357, ARKN-000358, ARKN-000359, ARKN-000368, ARKN-000375, ARKN-000414, ARKN-000415, ARKN-000416, ARKN-000417, ARKN-000418, ARKN-000419, ARKN-000420, ARKN-000421, ARKN-000422, ARKN-000423, and ARKON-000088.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your physician immediately if you use an electrical device or implant affected by this recall. For external devices (monitors, pumps), stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for a replacement. For implanted devices (pacemakers, ICDs), your cardiologist will assess whether you need device replacement surgery — the decision depends on how dependent you are on the device and the actual failure rate observed in the field. Do not attempt to repair or modify a recalled electrical medical device yourself. Monitor for any new or unusual symptoms and report them to your doctor.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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