Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Merge Healthcare Recalled by Merge Healthcare, Inc. Due to It has been reported that during use, the...

Date: September 29, 2014
Company: Merge Healthcare, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Merge Healthcare, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Merge Healthcare, Merge Hemo Programmable diagnostic computer. The system comprises the Patient Data Module and the HeartSuite Hemodynamics Hemo Monitor PC. The two units are connected via a serial interface. All vital parameters and evaluations are registered and calculated in the Patient Data Module. This data is then transmitted to the HeartSuite Hemodynamics Hemo Monitor PC via the serial interface. All data can be shown and monitored on the HeartSuite Hemodynamics Hemo Monitor PC. The Patient Data Module uses an internal battery charged from an external power input (RS 232/12V). The power supply, like the data transmission, is completely isolated from the visualization unit. The HeartSuite Hemodynamics Hemo Monitor PC is powered via the normal mains connection 230V/1 IOV.

Quantity: 52

Why Was This Recalled?

It has been reported that during use, the SpO2 value displayed on the Hemo Monitor may not update to reflect changes in the patient's oxygen value. It is also possible that if using the pulse rate of the SpO2 finger clip to calculate the patient's heart rate, it too may be subject to displaying a stale value.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Merge Healthcare, Inc.

Merge Healthcare, Inc. has 93 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report