Spacelabs Ultraview SL Command Module Software Recall: Electrical Leakage Risk
Spacelabs Healthcare recalls SL Command Module software version 91496 due to potential electrical leakage. Affected units may cause electrical hazards; contact Spacelabs for details.
Lower-risk recall
Due to a manufacturing issue (i.e. malfunctioning of electrical Leakage tester).
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What happened, in plain English
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling the SL Command Module software version 91496 because of a manufacturing issue that could cause electrical leakage. This poses a risk of electrical hazards, especially in medical settings where the device is used for patient monitoring. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49589-spacelabs-ultraview-sl-command-module-software-recall-electrical-leakage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49589-spacelabs-ultraview-sl-command-module-software-recall-electrical-leakage-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2052-2026
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“Spacelabs Ultraview SL Command Module Software Recall: Electrical Leakage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49589-spacelabs-ultraview-sl-command-module-software-recall-electrical-leakage-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2052-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2052-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The device has a manufacturing issue causing potential electrical leakage. This could lead to electrical hazards, but the risk is low as it's a software issue and not a physical defect that causes immediate danger.
Who’s affected
Healthcare facilities using Spacelabs patient monitors with the SL Command Module model 91496 are most at risk. Patients and staff in hospitals or clinics using this specific device may be affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Spacelabs patient monitor has the SL Command Module model 91496. Look for serial numbers starting with 1496-224657 to 1496-224716.
- Brand
Spacelabs- Product
Brand Name: Spacelabs Ultraview SL Command Module Product Name: SL Command Module Model/Catalog Number: 91496 Software- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Model
Verify your Spacelabs patient monitor has the SL Command Module model 91496 with serial numbers listed in the recall.
Contact Spacelabs
Reach out to Spacelabs Healthcare for specific guidance on next steps if you have the affected model.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 7 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US Nationwide di GA, KS, MI, OH, SC, TX, WA and the country of ARGENTINA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas, Washington.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 48 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2052-2026 (March 26, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2052-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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