Centricity Perinatal and Centricity Intensive Care is intended to be used in clinical departments...

FDA Device Recall #Z-0337-2014 — Class II — March 11, 2013

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-0337-2014
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated March 11, 2013
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm GE Healthcare It
Location Barrington, IL
Product Type Devices
Quantity 1,132 units

Product Description

Centricity Perinatal and Centricity Intensive Care is intended to be used in clinical departments healthcare delivery systems such as a Labor and Delivery, Postpartum Maternal Care, newborn Nursery, critical care units including Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), and may also be used in physicians offices and outpatient clinics. This product is primarily intended to serve the purpose of electronic documentation of clinical data and is designed to accept, transfer, display, calculate, store and manage clinical data. System capabilities provide the user with the ability to acquire data from the medical devices and to document, annotate, display, store, print, export and retrieve patient clinical practice information. This product is intended for professional use only.

Reason for Recall

1) Under rare network conditions, a Centricity Perinatal process may maintain an incorrect count of Patient slots in use which may lead to an inability to access the patient roster. The user is temporarily unable to review or edit form and chart information. This could result in a potential delay of care; however active fetal strips and permanent patient data storage are not affected. 2) When

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, South Korea, Thailand and United Kingdom.

Lot / Code Information

Centricity Perinatal and Centricity Intensive Care Versions: 6.60, 6.60.9, 6.70.0, 6.70.1, 6.70.5, 6.70.6, 6.80.0, 6.80.1, 6.90.0, 6.90.1, 6.91.1

Other Recalls from GE Healthcare It

Recall # Classification Product Date
Z-0748-2014 Class II Merge Mammo is a multi-modality, vendor-neutral... Aug 26, 2013
Z-0116-2014 Class II The Centricity PACS Workstation is intended for... Jun 11, 2013
Z-0833-2015 Class II Centricity Enterprise Archive is a software pro... Apr 19, 2013
Z-0330-2014 Class II The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to... Mar 12, 2013
Z-0620-2014 Class II The Centricity Laboratory System is intended to... Mar 12, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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.