The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0983-2014·Announced 2014-02-26

Invivo Expression Information Portal Recalled for Audio Failure

Invivo Corporation is recalling the Expression Information Portal (Model IP5) because the device may fail to produce audio upon power up.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The specific defect is a failure to produce audio, which is a functional issue rather than a direct physical hazard like fire or shock, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for a device defect without reported injuries.

Plain-English summary

Invivo Corporation is recalling the Expression Information Portal (Model IP5). The device is a secondary display control unit intended for use by trained health care professionals to remotely monitor the vital signs of patients undergoing MRI procedures. It is used in MR control rooms, induction rooms, or recovery rooms to output measured patient data to a hospital information system.

The recall is being issued because the IP5 may fail to produce audio upon power up. This defect could affect the ability of medical staff to receive audio alerts or data during patient monitoring.

The recall involves 299 units distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide), Australia, Austria, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Specific serial numbers are listed in the official recall documentation. Health care facilities should contact Invivo Corporation for instructions on how to resolve the issue.

The recalled product

Product
Invivo Corporation Expression Information Portal (Model IP5) is intended to be used as a secondary display control unit, where the device monitors the vital signs of a patient undergoing an MRI procedure from the MR control room, induction room, or recovery room and then outputs
Manufacturer
Invivo Corporation
Affected units
299

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 (20)

  • Model 865471 Lot or serial Numbers: US23200154
  • US23200155
  • US23200156
  • US23200157
  • US23200158
  • US23200159
  • US23200160
  • US23200161
  • US23200162
  • US23200163
  • US23200164
  • US23200165
  • US23200166
  • US23200167
  • US23200168
  • US23200169
  • US23200170
  • US23200172
  • US23200173
  • US23200176

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.