The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0859-2021·Announced 2021-01-20

ICU Medical Cogent Hemodynamic Monitoring System Recalled for Software Issue

ICU Medical is recalling 220 Cogent Hemodynamic Monitoring Systems because a software issue may cause the display to show incorrect continuous cardiac output values after calibration.

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 is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a risk of harm (incorrect diagnostic data) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

ICU Medical, Inc. is recalling 220 units of the Cogent Hemodynamic Monitoring System. The recall is due to a potential software issue that may cause the device display to show incorrect continuous cardiac output (CCO) values after PulseCO calibration.

The affected devices were distributed nationwide in the United States, including in the states of AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA, and WI. The recall includes specific serial numbers and item codes listed in the official FDA notice.

Healthcare facilities should identify affected units by checking the serial numbers against the provided list. Users should contact ICU Medical for instructions on how to resolve the software issue.

The recalled product

Product
icumedical Cogent" Hemodynamic Monitoring System - Product Usage: intended for patients for whom the monitoring of continuous cardiac output and calculated hemodynamic parameters is indicated for diagnostic and prognostic evaluation by a clinician.
Manufacturer
ICU Medical, Inc.
Affected units
220

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 20 states specifically: