Schiller, Ag has recalled 266 units of the Argus PB-3000 vital sign monitoring instrument. The device may trigger an error message and fail to complete blood pressure measurements when the initial inflation pressure is set to a high-pressure range. This defect can interrupt clinical monitoring and prevent healthcare providers from obtaining vital patient information during assessment. Consumers should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer or their distributor to arrange for a return or correction.
The instrument may fail to provide blood pressure readings during critical monitoring, specifically in high-pressure scenarios, which could lead to delayed medical treatment or assessment. There have been no reports of injuries in the provided data, though the malfunction poses a risk to patients requiring accurate vital sign tracking.
Reference numbers and UDIs correspond to specific instrument configurations.
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