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Salter Laboratories, Division of Regulatory Affairs: ThermiSense model 5700-A5 The ThermiSense Model 5700-A5 is a nasal cannula that detects thermal variation during breathing cycles and transmits those variations to a remote Alice-5 Polysomnograph via electrical connectors to monitors an adult patient's breathing rate in a sleep laboratory study

Recall number
Z-1028-2011
Recalling firm
Salter Laboratories, Division of Regulatory Affairs
Product
ThermiSense model 5700-A5 The ThermiSense Model 5700-A5 is a nasal cannula that detects thermal variation during breathing cycles and transmits those variations to a remote Alice-5 Polysomnograph via electrical connectors to monitors an adult patient's breathing rate in a sleep laboratory study
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-12-21
Posted
2011-02-03
Terminated
2011-06-06
Reason
The incorrect length and connector were utilized in lot 110810 of the ThermiSense Alice 5, making the product unusable as it will not interface with the sleep labs equipment.
Root cause
Employee error
Action
Salter Laboratories, Inc. sent an URGENT PRODUCT RECALL LETTER dated December 20, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identfied the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to examine their inventory for this product and lot number. Contact Salter to arrange for the return of the product. Complete the attached reply form, confirming receipt of the letter, and fax it back to Salter Labs at 1-800-628-4690. For questions regarding this recall call 661-854-3166.
Quantity
41 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including CA, CO, DE, ID, IN, KY, MD, MO, and OH,
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot 110810
510(k) numbers
["K080922"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
BZQ
Firm FEI
1314417
Firm city
Arvin
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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