Spiegelberg Brain Pressure Monitoring System Probe 3PN, REF: SNDI3.1.531FV534P and Probe 3PS, RE...

FDA Recall #Z-2888-2016 — Class II — December 29, 2009

Recall #Z-2888-2016 Date: December 29, 2009 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Spiegelberg Brain Pressure Monitoring System Probe 3PN, REF: SNDI3.1.531FV534P and Probe 3PS, REF: SNDI3.1.63/FV535P Product Usage: lntracranial pressure measuring probes are used to measure intracranial pressure (intracranial pressure, ICP), so the pressure in the head.

Reason for Recall

In the vast majority of products specified, a shrinkage of the air chamber during sterilization has occurred. Because of these false high readings were displayed in the lower measuring range from 0 to 20 mmHg. The observed measurement error was particularly at the lowest end of the range (to 0 mmHg) up to 8 mmHg.

Recalling Firm

Spiegelberg Gmbh & Co. KG — Hamburg, N/A

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

22 units

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution to PA only

Code Information

Probe 3PN SND1 3.1 .53/FV534P: SNs: 12835-1 3393; Probe 3PS SND13.1 .63/FV535P: SNs: 6937-7122

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated