The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0433-2013·Announced 2012-11-28

SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer Recalled for Manufacturing Defect

Sentec AG is recalling 195 boxes of SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changers due to a manufacturing defect that prevents electrolyte presence, potentially degrading PCO2 performance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a medical device where a defect leads to deteriorated performance (risk of harm) without reported injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Sentec AG is recalling 195 boxes of SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changers (VS-MC), 9 pieces per box. The affected units are identified by lot numbers 1CF5, 1D21, 1D60, 1DC6, 1DED, and 1E0D. These products were distributed only in Missouri.

The recall is due to a manufacturing defect in the membrane changer insert that does not allow electrolyte to be present under the new membrane. The source text states that the PCO2 performance of a sensor without electrolyte will be deteriorated. The SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer is indicated for use with the V-Sign Sensor only, which is used with the SenTec Digital Monitor for continuous non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension, oxygen saturation, and pulse rate in adult and pediatric patients.

No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text. Users should stop using the affected membrane changers and contact Sentec AG for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer (VS-MC), 9 pieces. The SenTec V-Sign Membrane Changer is indicated for use with the V-Sign Sensor only. The V-sign Sensor is indicated for use with the SenTec Digital Monitor when continuous non-invasive monitoring of carbon dioxide tension, oxy
Manufacturer
Sentec AG

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (6)

  • Lot numbers: 1CF5
  • 1D21
  • 1D60
  • 1DC6
  • 1DED
  • 1E0D

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Sentec AG under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →