Medical Device Recall: Z-0018-2013

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Accutron Inc · Status: Terminated

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2012-04-29 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-0018-2013.

Recall Res Number
Z-0018-2013
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
Accutron Inc
FEI Number
2020813
Recall Status
Terminated
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2012-04-29
Date Posted
2012-10-09
Date Terminated
2013-02-01
Product Code
BSZ
Event Number
63174
Product Quantity
220 units total
Product Description Ultra PC% Cabinet Mount Package G, Model #36600, Serial # 13593, 13594, 13595, 13596, 13597, 13598, 13599, 13600, 13602, 13605, 13610, 13611, 13612, 13615, 13616, 13617, 13621, 13622, 13624, 13625, 13627, 13628, 13633, 13634, 13635, 13636, 13637, 13638, 13639, 13640, 13642, 13643, 13644, 13647, 13650, 13669, 13675, 13673, 13678, 13679, 13680, 13683, 13685, 13687, 13691, 13693, 13694, 13695, 13696, 13697, 13701, 13702, 13705, 13706, 13709, 13710, 13711, 13724, 13725, 13728, 13729, 13735, 13739, 13743, 13746, 13750, 13751, 13753, 13754, 13755, 13756, 13760, 13762, 13766, 13774, 13775, 13777, 13781, 13782, 13783, 13785, 13786, 13788, 13792, 13794, 13796, 13799, 13800, 13803, 13804, 13809, 13810, 28298, 28299, 28304, 28305, 28306, 28307, Ultra PC% Cabinet Mount Pkg I, Model #36800, Serial # 13601, 13603, 13607, 13608, 13609, 13613, 13618, 13620, 13623, 13626, 13629, 13630, 13631, 13632, 13641, 13645, 13646, 13648, 13649, 13651, 13652, 13653, 13654, 13655, 13656, 13657, 13658, 13659, 13660, 13661, 13665, 13666, 13667, 13668, 13671, 13672, 13674, 13676, 13677, 13684, 13688, 13689, 13698, 13700, 13707, 13723, 13727, 13730, 13732, 13734, 13741, 13742, 13757, 13758, 13759, 13761, 13762, 13763, 13764, 13765, 13767, 13769, 13789, 13790, 13791, 13795, 13797, 13801, 13802, 13806, 13808, 28300, 28302, 28303, Ultra PC% Cabinet Mount Pkg G, Model#36600-NS, Serial# 13805, 13807, 13811, 13812. Ultra PC% Cabinet Mount Pkg H, Model#36800-NS, Serial# 13744, 13745,13752, 13773, 13774, 13778, 13779, 13780 Product Usage: Conscious Sedation Unit Analgesia Gas Machine.
Reason for Recall Accutron is recalling the Flowmeter (Analgesia Gas Machine) because when it flows Nitrous Gas without Oxygen gas being turned on, it functions in an incorrect manner.
Action Details Accutron sent an Urgent Advisory Notice letter dated April 6, 2012 to all their customers who purchased the Ultra PC% Cabinet Mount Flowmeter. The letter informed the customers of the problem identified and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to discontinue use or to continue use of the device only with extreme care until a replacement can be installed. Extreme care includes the use of the titration method for nitrous oxide administration coupled with close monitoring of both the patient and the actual gas flow through the flowtubes. For question contact Accutron at (800) 531-2221 or by email at jheadrick@accutron-inc.com.
Distribution Pattern US Nationwide Distribution
Code Information / Serial Numbers Model #36600, Lot # 73778, 73740, 73851, 73920, 74475, 74035, 74012, 74219, 74118, 74471, 75583, 74372, 75049, 74745, 75049, 75283, 75616, 75299, 74926, 75767, 75344, 75311, 74513.  Model #36800, Lot# 73739, 73852, 74011, 73921, 74470, 74032, 74011, 73969, 74139, 74125, 74204, 74220, 74143, 74617, 74573, 74746, 75584, 75449, 74927, 75617, 74568  Model#36600-NS, Lot#75328.  Model#36800-NS, Lot#75286.

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