FDA Device

The probes involved have been part of the Nellcor CapnoProbeTM SLS~1 Sublingual System. The CapnoProbe system consists of an N-80 CapnoProbe device and an SLS-1 Sublingual Sensor, or probe. Each probe is packaged in a metal canister filled with a nonsterile buffered saline solution. The canister is in a sealed foil envelope. Each disposable probe is used only one time.

Hazard

The product is contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia (formally known as Pseudomonas cepacia), based on the Texas Health Department analysis and also firm's analysis.

What You Should Do

Remedy

On 8/24/04 the firm issued letters via Fax to all its direct consignees, informing them of the affected product and providing instructions on the recall. The firm followed up with phone calls to all consignees completed by 8/25/04. The firm also issued a press release via Associated Press on 8/27/04.

Products

The probes involved have been part of the Nellcor CapnoProbeTM SLS~1 Sublingual System. The CapnoProbe system consists of an N-80 CapnoProbe device and an SLS-1 Sublingual Sensor, or probe. Each pr
Brand
Nellcor Puritan Bennett
UPC
All lots of the CapnoProbe are under recall. Each unit has a code number printed on the packaging.

Units Affected

14,120 units