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SenTec AG: SenTec Membrane Changer (reloadable) [9 pcs] - Product Usage: Is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension and oxygen tension as well as oxygen saturation and pulse rate in adult and pediatric patients. In neonatal patients the SDMS is indicated for carbon dioxide and oxygen tension monitoring only. Oxygen tension monitoring is contraindicated for patients under gas anesthesia.

Recall number
Z-2152-2019
Recalling firm
SenTec AG
Product
SenTec Membrane Changer (reloadable) [9 pcs] - Product Usage: Is indicated for continuous, non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension and oxygen tension as well as oxygen saturation and pulse rate in adult and pediatric patients. In neonatal patients the SDMS is indicated for carbon dioxide and oxygen tension monitoring only. Oxygen tension monitoring is contraindicated for patients under gas anesthesia.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2019-05-02
Posted
not on file
Terminated
2020-12-16
Reason
There is an increased chance (approx. 5%) of no electrolyte or a reduced amount of electrolyte being applied to the sensor during the membrane change procedure.
Root cause
Process control
Action
On May 2, 2019, the firm sent Guidance for SenTec Distributors to their distributors advising them of the issue, requesting them to check their stock and notify their end users via a voluntarily initiated field correction action associated with Membrane Changers and their Inserts which was enclosed with the "recall" letters. The distributors were to report back to SenTec via email.
Quantity
198 pcs.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the state of Missouri and countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Finland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lots: 180763, 180834, 180872, 180874, 180876, 180970, 180993, 181011, 181016, 181031, 181034, 181045, 181072, 181087, 181103, 181141, 190080, 190141, 190165, 190203, 190210, and 190264
510(k) numbers
["K041548","K101690","K151329"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LKD
Firm FEI
3004149774
Firm city
Therwil
Firm state
not on file
Firm country
Switzerland

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Published
2026-09-28
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