The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2592-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

Sentec Membrane Changer components recalled for manufacturing defect

SenTec AG recalls Membrane Changer components for the Sentec Digital Monitoring System due to a potential manufacturing defect that could affect measurement accuracy.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall without reported illnesses or injuries. The defect presents a potential measurement accuracy issue in a medical monitoring device, consistent with a moderate-risk precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

SenTec AG is recalling specific lots of three Membrane Changer components used in the Sentec Digital Monitoring System (SDMS). The affected products are Membrane Changer Single-Use (REF MC), Membrane Changer Reloadable (REF MC-R), and Membrane Changer Insert (REF MC-I). Approximately 15,065 packages have been distributed nationwide in the United States.

During manufacturing rework, an additional piece of material may have been left in the devices. This manufacturing defect may result in an impact on the system's measurement performance.

The recalled product

Product
Membrane Changer Single-Use, REF MC, each package contains 3 changers; Membrane Changer Reloadable, REF MC-R, each package contains 3 changers; and Membrane Changer Insert, REF MC-I, each package contains 5 inserts. All are components of the Sentec Digital Monitoring System (SDM
Manufacturer
SenTec AG
Hazard
  • measurement-error
  • manufacturing-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)

  • REF MC: 230441
  • 230224
  • 230209
  • 230191
  • 230185
  • 230167
  • 230165
  • 230146
  • 230125
  • 230016
  • 225261
  • 225226
  • 225183
  • 225173
  • 225149
  • 225147
  • 225126
  • 225122
  • 225088
  • 225073

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.