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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2012-RN-01104-1
Product Name/Description Monitors B20 or B40 Software version VSP-A_1.10 (or earlier) (Multiparameter Patient Monitor)

ARTG Number: 92726
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class I
Recall Action Commencement Date 29/10/2012
Responsible Entity GE Healthcare Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue The 'V Tachy' and 'V Fib' alarms of Monitor B20 or B40 in NEONATAL mode are disabled due to a design issue. The user manual says that the monitor will detect these alarms.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions Clinicians should stop using the monitors in NEONATAL mode until the sponsor provides a software solution to correct the problem.
Contact Information 1300 722 229 - National Service and Support Centre