Smiths Medical PM, Inc.: SurgiVet V6004 NIBP Monitor Recalled for Sudden Power Loss

Agency Publication Date: May 10, 2008

Summary

Smiths Medical PM, Inc. is recalling 16 units of the SurgiVet V6004 NIBP Monitor (also known as the BCI Mini-Torr Plus) due to a manufacturing defect on the internal display board. Specifically, a component called a tantalum capacitor may have been installed with the wrong polarity, which can cause the monitor to suddenly turn off or reset without warning during use. This recall affects monitors distributed in six U.S. states and internationally.

Risk

If the monitor suddenly resets or powers down, medical staff may lose critical patient data or monitoring capabilities during a procedure. This failure can result in a delay of treatment or a failure to detect changes in a patient's vital signs.

What You Should Do

Immediately identify if you possess a SurgiVet V6004 NIBP Monitor, also labeled as the BCI 'Mini-Torr Plus' NIBP Monitor with SpO2 Built-In Printer.
Check the device for Recall # V-043-2008 to confirm if your specific unit is part of the 16 affected monitors.
Contact the manufacturer, Smiths Medical PM, Inc., at their Waukesha, Wisconsin facility to verify your serial number and arrange for a correction of the display board defect.
Because this is a medical device used in veterinary or clinical settings, consult with your healthcare technology department or the manufacturer regarding the continued use of the device until it is repaired.
For additional questions or to report issues, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-276-9300.

Your Remedy Options

Other Action

Technical correction of the display board

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions and potential refund or repair of the V64004 display board.

Affected Products

Product: SurgiVet V6004 NIBP Monitor (BCI Mini-Torr Plus NIBP Monitor with SpO2 Built-In Printer)

Model:

V6004

V64004 display board

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 47808

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Smiths Medical PM, Inc.

Sold By: Smiths Medical PM, Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 16

Distributed To: Pennsylvania, Alabama, Wisconsin, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Immediately identify if you possess a SurgiVet V6004 NIBP Monitor, also labeled as the BCI 'Mini-Torr Plus' NIBP Monitor with SpO2 Built-In Printer.

Check the device for Recall # V-043-2008 to confirm if your specific unit is part of the 16 affected monitors.

Contact the manufacturer, Smiths Medical PM, Inc., at their Waukesha, Wisconsin facility to verify your serial number and arrange for a correction of the display board defect.

Because this is a medical device used in veterinary or clinical settings, consult with your healthcare technology department or the manufacturer regarding the continued use of the device until it is repaired.

For additional questions or to report issues, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine at 1-240-276-9300.