The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-1284-2021·Announced 2021-03-31

Caire Diagnostics Recalls FenomPro Devices Due to Erroneous High FeNO Readings

Caire Diagnostics is recalling FenomPro devices because calibration drift and software errors may cause erroneously high FeNO readings, potentially leading to premature discontinuation of asthma treatment.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves erroneous diagnostic readings that may lead to the premature discontinuation of effective asthma treatment and persistent underlying disease, which constitutes a significant risk of harm to patient health.

Plain-English summary

Caire Diagnostics Inc. is recalling 381 units of the FenomPro REF 900-0001 device, a portable, non-invasive instrument used to measure fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in human breath. The recall affects all units sold before February 23, 2021, with serial numbers ranging from 100107 to 100651. The devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (California, Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Wisconsin) and in Belgium, Canada, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, the Philippines, Spain, and Switzerland.

The recall is due to two issues that can cause FeNO scores to be erroneously high: drift in the calibration gases and a software error. Erroneously high FeNO levels may contribute to the premature discontinuation of effective asthma treatment, resulting in persistent underlying disease. The FenomPro device is not intended for use in critical care, emergency care, or anesthesiology.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected devices and contact Caire Diagnostics for further instructions on the recall.

The recalled product

Product
CAIRE DIAGNOSTICS FenomPro REF 900-0001 SN ***** - Product Usage: a portable, non-invasive device to measure fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in human breath. Fenom Pro should not be used in critical care, emergency care or in anesthesiology.

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 (2)

  • All units sold before February 23
  • 2021 are affected (serial numbers 100107 to 100651).

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 5 states specifically: