[Recalled] Responder 5 is a nurse call communication system that connects patients with staff in a hospital. The nurse call system also connects team members and departments from radiology, physical therapy, transport, environmental servic
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | Responder 5 is a nurse call communication system that connects patients with staff in a hospital. The nurse call system also connects team members and departments from radiology, physical therapy, transport, environmental services and more. Responder 5 is used in hospitals and long term pati |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Rauland-Borg Corp |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-2213-2013 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 10 May 2013 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: A counterfeited electronic component was identified in the products affected. The component, a data transceiver (transmitter/receiver), is associated with the intercommunication of these devices in the Responder 5 system across the L-Net data path. Failure of a data transceiver results in the loss of nurse call functionality in the associated room, and may disrupt communications on the L-Net run
This Class II recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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