Reported Nov 28, 2012 · Terminated

SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer Insert (VS-MCI), 5 pieces. The SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer Insert is indicated for…

Sentec AG

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Sentec AG · Ringstrasse 39 · Therwil, Baselland, N/A · N/A

Is this the product you have?

  • SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer Insert (VS-MCI), 5 pieces. The SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer Insert is indicated for use with the V-Sign Membrane Changer only. The V-sign Sensor is indicated for use with the SenTec Digital Monitor when continuous non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate are required for adult and pediatric patients.
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot numbers
    • 1D0F
    • 1D58
    • 1D80
    • 1DCA
    • 1DEA
    • 1E5F
Amount recalled
265 boxes (5 per box)

This recall covers 2 products

The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other one is below.

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

A manufacturing defect was observed for the membrane changer insert that does not allow electrolyte to be present under the new membrane. The PCO2 performance of a sensor without electrolyte will be deteriorated.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Dec 18, 2012 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:49 PM UTC

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