FDA recall Z-0564-2021

Remote Diagnostic Technologies Ltd. · Class II · device

Product

Tempus LS - Manual Defibrillator, Model Number: 00-3020 Software Version: 1.3.4 - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used in the following environmental: - Primarily in pre-hospital care and transport applications (including ambulances, fixed and rotary wing aircraft).

Reason for recall

A software error was detected within software version 1.3.4 for the Tempus LS device. When exiting pacer back into manual mode the pacer pulse wave may put the ECG calibration out of calibration. This software error may result in a delay in therapy, as the clinician is not provided an ECG waveform on which a shockable rhythm decision can be made. The device is still able to deliver a manual defibrillation shock.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2020-11-17
Report date
2020-12-23
Termination date
2023-12-12
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Basingstoke, N/A, United Kingdom

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0564-2021