Spacelabs Healthcare CardioCall ECG Event Recorder, Models VS20, VS20x4, ST80, ST80x4, PCBAs PN #...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0172-2016 — Class II — September 3, 2015
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0172-2016 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | September 3, 2015 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Spacelabs Healthcare Inc |
| Location | Snoqualmie, WA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 275 devices (20 in US and 255 international) and 113 PCBAs (international only) |
Product Description
Spacelabs Healthcare CardioCall ECG Event Recorder, Models VS20, VS20x4, ST80, ST80x4, PCBAs PN # 670-1670-00 Product Usage: The CardioCall event recorder is worn by the patient to record a short period of electrocardiogram which can be sent to his physician.
Reason for Recall
When the battery is inserted into the CardioCall ECG Event Recorder, the device beeps twice and is followed by a continuous ringing sound that only stops when battery is removed. The device has a self-test failure and will not operate normally.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution in the states of Nebraska, South Carolina, and Washington and in the following countries of AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, BOLIVIA, CANADA, CHILE, DENMARK, GERMANY, GUATEMALA, HONG KONG, ITALY, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, POLAND, PORTUGAL, QATAR, SINGAPORE, TURKEY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and UNITED KINGDOM.
Lot / Code Information
PCBAs PN #: 670-1670-00. SERIAL NUMBERS in the US: CARD-200990, CARD-201287, CARD-623478, CARD-623775, CARD-624198, CARD-624224, CARD-624314, CARD-624387, CARD-624404, CARD-624413, CARD-624891, CARD-625061, CARD-625089, CARD-625124, CARD-625232, CARD-625269, CARD-625296, CARD-625304, CARD-625322, and CARD-625421. SERIAL NUMBERS OUTSIDE THE US: CARD-000019, CARD-000028, CARD-000037, CARD-000046, CARD-000064, CARD-000073, CARD-000073, CARD-000082, CARD-000091, CARD-000109, CARD-000118, CARD-000127, CARD-000136, CARD-000145, CARD-000163, CARD-000172, CARD-000181, CARD-000190, CARD-000208, CARD-000217, CARD-000226, CARD-000235, CARD-000244, CARD-000271, CARD-000280, CARD-000299, CARD-000307, CARD-000325, CARD-000334, CARD-000343, CARD-000352, CARD-000361, CARD-000370, CARD-000398, CARD-000406, CARD-000415, CARD-000424, CARD-000433, CARD-000442, CARD-000451, CARD-000479, CARD-000479, CARD-000488, CARD-000497, CARD-000505, CARD-000514, CARD-000523, CARD-000532, CARD-000550, CARD-000578, CARD-000596, CARD-000604, CARD-000613, CARD-000622, CARD-000631, CARD-000640, CARD-000659, CARD-000668, CARD-000677, CARD-000686, CARD-000703, CARD-000721, CARD-000730, CARD-000749, CARD-000758, CARD-000767, CARD-000776, CARD-000785, CARD-000785, CARD-000794, CARD-000802, CARD-000811, CARD-000820, CARD-000820, CARD-000839, CARD-000848, CARD-000857, CARD-000866, CARD-000875, CARD-000893, CARD-000910, CARD-000910, CARD-000929, CARD-000938, CARD-000947, CARD-000956, CARD-000974, CARD-000983, CARD-000992, CARD-001009, CARD-001018, CARD-001027, CARD-001027, CARD-001036, CARD-001045, CARD-001054, CARD-001063, CARD-001072, CARD-001072, CARD-001081, CARD-001090, CARD-001108, CARD-001117, CARD-001135, CARD-001144, CARD-001153, CARD-001171, CARD-001180, CARD-001199, CARD-001199, CARD-001207, CARD-001216, CARD-001225, CARD-001234, CARD-001243, CARD-001252, CARD-001261, CARD-001270, CARD-001289, CARD-001298, CARD-001306, CARD-001315, CARD-001333, CARD-001379, CARD-001388, CARD-001397, CARD-001405, CARD-001414, CARD-001423, CARD-001441, CARD-001603, CARD-002602, CARD-003304, CARD-003601, CARD-003908, CARD-005203, CARD-006103, CARD-200035, CARD-200116, CARD-200125, CARD-200486, CARD-200963, CARD-201016, CARD-201052, CARD-201124, CARD-201133, CARD-300016, CARD-300025, CARD-300034, CARD-300052, CARD-300070, CARD-300089, CARD-300098, CARD-300160, CARD-300188, CARD-300197, CARD-300205, CARD-300214, CARD-300223, CARD-300232, CARD-300269, CARD-300278, CARD-300313, CARD-300322, CARD-300331, CARD-300368, CARD-300395, CARD-300412, CARD-300421, CARD-300430, CARD-300458, CARD-300467, CARD-300476, CARD-300494, CARD-300511, CARD-300539, CARD-300548, CARD-300566, CARD-300576, CARD-300647, CARD-300656, CARD-300674, CARD-300692, CARD-300728, CARD-300755, CARD-300773, CARD-300782, CARD-300809, CARD-300818, CARD-300836, CARD-300881, CARD-300890, CARD-300917, CARD-300926, CARD-300944, CARD-301006, CARD-301042, CARD-301079, CARD-301114, CARD-301150, CARD-301178, CARD-301439, CARD-301484, CARD-400213, CARD-621894, CARD-623973, CARD-624846, CARD-625043, CARD-625160, CARD-625188, CARD-625250, CARD-625476, CARD-625511, CARD-625665, CARD-625818, CARD-627023, CARD-627546, CARD-627555, CARD-627564, CARD-627636, CARD-627645, CARD-627654, CARD-627663, CARD-627672, CARD-627708, CARD-627726, CARD-627744, CARD-627753, CARD-627771, CARD-627780, CARD-627834, CARD-627861, CARD-627898, CARD-627960, CARD-627997, CARD-628013, CARD-628031, CARD-628059, CARD-628077, CARD-628095, CARD-628112, CARD-628176, CARD-628220, CARD-628239, CARD-630065, CARD-630137, CARD-630146, CARD-630281, CARD-630443, CARD-630461, CARD-630498, CARD-630885, CARD-631235, CARD-631271, and CARD-631307.
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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.