# FDA recall Z-1817-2020

> **WELCH ALLYN, INC/MORTARA** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-03-18.

## Product

Q-Stress/XScribe. Q-Stress or XScribe is a diagnostic device capable of real time ECG display, heart rate measurement, ST analysis and ventricular ectopic beat detection using wired or wireless acquisition modules.

## Reason for recall

Impacted Welch Allyn products may not meet the  Defibrillation Withstand  requirements of EN/IEC 60601-2-25 Medical Electrical Equipment.

## Distribution

US nationwide distribution in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, ON, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN,UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1817-2020
- **Recalling firm:** WELCH ALLYN, INC/MORTARA
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-03-18
- **Report date:** 2020-05-06
- **Termination date:** 2026-02-09

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Milwaukee, WI, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1817-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1817-2020. Retrieved 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1817-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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