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ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2643-2017·Announced 2017-07-05

Merge Healthcare Recalls MasimoSET SpO2 Sensors for Display Issues

Merge Healthcare is recalling 65 MasimoSET LNOP DCI adult SpO2 reusable sensors because cables may stop displaying patient SpO2, causing slight delays in care.

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 source describes a 'slight delay in patient care' without reporting injuries, hospitalizations, or deaths. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity, representing a functional defect with low immediate risk of harm.

Plain-English summary

Merge Healthcare, Inc. is recalling 65 MasimoSET LNOP DCI adult SpO2 reusable sensors (adult finger clip, Part Number HW-HEMO-00075). These sensors are used with Merge Hemodynamics monitors to measure physiologic data, including SpO2, during cardiac catheterization procedures.

The recall was initiated because, under certain conditions, the cables used with the Hemo system during a patient procedure could stop displaying the patient's SpO2. This malfunction could cause a slight delay in patient care. The affected lot numbers are listed in the source document and are not specific to each cable or sensor type.

Distribution was nationwide, including government and military channels, with no foreign distribution. Users should stop using the affected sensors and contact Merge Healthcare for instructions on replacement or return.

The recalled product

Product
MasimoSET LNOP DCI adult SpO2 reusable sensor, adult finger clip (Merge Part Number: HW-HEMO-00075), Product Usage: Merge Hemodynamics monitors, measures, and records physiologic data from a human patient undergoing a cardiac catheterization procedure. The Monitoring System is
Manufacturer
Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Monitoring Systems
Hazard
Affected units
65

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)

  • 10AEU
  • 10KBN
  • 09CF9
  • 10BMN
  • 10MDN
  • 09CNS
  • 10FEN
  • 09KG6
  • 10F95
  • 10DUT
  • 10DDK
  • 09NMN
  • 10A81
  • 10GJB
  • 10KBS
  • 11AGS
  • 11KAJ
  • 11CFT
  • 10KFP
  • 11N61

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Merge Healthcare, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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