V Series Patient Monitors; Mindray DS USA, Inc. Product Usage: The V Series Monitor is intended for intra hospital use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The indications for Use for the V Series include the monitoring of the following human physiological parameters: ECG waveform derived from 3, 5, 6 and 12 lead measurements; Heart Rate; Pulse Oximetry (SpO2); ST Segment Analysis; Arrhythmia Detection; Non Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP); Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP); Cardiac Output (CO); Respiratory Gasses; Respiration Rate; and Temperature. The V Series Monitor has the capability of performing IV Drug and Hemodynamic Calculations and interfacing with network devices. The target populations are adult, pediatric and neonate with the exception of: Arrhythmia detection and ST Segment Analysis, for which the target populations are adult and pediatric only; IV Drug Calculations for which the target population is adult only; and Cardiac Output for which the target population is adult and pediatric only.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    V Series Monitor Part Numbers 0998-00-1800-101 and 0998-00-1800-201.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Mindray DS USA, Inc. d.b.a. Mindray North America
Reason for Recall:
Mindray has identified two software anomalies contained in the V Series Monitoring System. There have been no reports of injuries associated with these anomalies. These anomalies affect V Series Systems distributed between September 31, 2010 and January 9, 2012.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

V Series Patient Monitors; Mindray DS USA, Inc. Product Usage: The V Series Monitor is intended for intra hospital use under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare practitioner. The indications for Use for the V Series include the monitoring of the following human physiological parameters: ECG waveform derived from 3, 5, 6 and 12 lead measurements; Heart Rate; Pulse Oximetry (SpO2); ST Segment Analysis; Arrhythmia Detection; Non Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP); Invasive Blood Pressure (IBP); Cardiac Output (CO); Respiratory Gasses; Respiration Rate; and Temperature. The V Series Monitor has the capability of performing IV Drug and Hemodynamic Calculations and interfacing with network devices. The target populations are adult, pediatric and neonate with the exception of: Arrhythmia detection and ST Segment Analysis, for which the target populations are adult and pediatric only; IV Drug Calculations for which the target population is adult only; and Cardiac Output for which the target population is adult and pediatric only.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

V Series Monitor Part Numbers 0998-00-1800-101 and 0998-00-1800-201.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2279-2012

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