The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1983-2023·Announced 2023-06-28

Masimo RD Set TC-I SpO2 Adult Ear Sensor Recalled for Inaccurate Readings

Masimo Corporation is recalling 138,926 units of the RD Set TC-I SpO2 Adult Reusable Ear Sensor because the tip clip sensor may produce readings outside the manufacturer's accuracy specification.

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: FDA Class II medical device recall with no reported patient injuries or hospitalizations. The hazard—potential inaccurate SpO2 sensor readings—represents a risk of harm to patients relying on accurate oxygen saturation measurements, fitting the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Masimo Corporation is recalling 138,926 units of the RD Set TC-I SpO2 Adult Reusable Ear Sensor (REF: 4053, UDI-DI: 00843997009904). The recall affects sensors with specific lot numbers identified by the manufacturer.

The sensor's tip clip may produce readings that fall outside the manufacturer's accuracy specification. This could result in inaccurate oxygen saturation measurements during patient monitoring, potentially affecting the accuracy of medical assessments based on these readings.

The affected sensors have been distributed throughout the United States and to countries including Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and many others worldwide.

Users and healthcare facilities with affected sensor lot numbers should contact Masimo Corporation for further guidance. Medical professionals should verify the accuracy of measurements when using affected units.

The recalled product

Product
Masimo RD Set TC-I SpO2 Adult Reusable Ear Sensor, REF: 4053
Manufacturer
Masimo Corporation
Hazard
  • measurement-inaccuracy
  • sensor-defect

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)

  • UDI-DI: (01)00843997009904 Lot #: E16JZJ
  • E16N2C
  • 17A3A
  • 17AKM
  • 17AKN
  • 17CPV
  • 17DBE
  • 17E87
  • 17E88
  • 17FAQ
  • 17GEV
  • 17J13
  • 17KBP
  • 17KWZ
  • 17MDH
  • 18AEG
  • 18DCE
  • 18E04
  • 18GNZ
  • 18HKS

Distribution

Distributed in 51 states:

  • AK
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