Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published April 22, 2024
Murata V: Model 2050 Bedside Cardiac Monitor May Show Distorted Vital Signs
Murata Vios recalls Model 2050 bedside cardiac monitors where patient vital signs and ECG waveforms may flicker or flash during setup, affecting accuracy in monitoring.
During the set-up and workflow to begin Vios monitoring, it has been noticed that patient vital signs and ECG waveforms can become distorted and will flicker or flash very fast. This issue only occurs on the Central Station Monitor (CSM) in the patient tiles view and is not seen at any other point during patient monitoring & not on the Bedside Monitor.
Murata Vios is recalling its Model 2050 bedside cardiac monitors because patient vital signs and ECG waveforms can become distorted and flicker during setup. This issue only affects the Central Station Monitor view and not other monitoring areas, so it may not cause immediate harm but could lead to inaccurate readings. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/55340-murata-v-model-2050-bedside-cardiac-monitor-may-show-distorted.
“Murata V: Model 2050 Bedside Cardiac Monitor May Show Distorted Vital Signs.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/55340-murata-v-model-2050-bedside-cardiac-monitor-may-show-distorted. Based on FDA recall #Z-1069-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1069-2025%22&limit=1).
Murata Vios, Inc. voluntarily recalled the muRata Vios Monitoring System Model 2050 bedside cardiac monitor on April 22, 2024, according to the FDA. The hazard involves distorted patient vital signs and ECG waveforms that flicker or flash rapidly during setup.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Murata Vios
Product: muRata Vios Monitoring System Model 2050; bedside cardiac monitor, including cardiotachometer and alarm rate
Software version: 1.57.20
UDI: +B595BSM20500/$$7V1.57.20/16D20231129Y
Quantity: 62 units
Distribution: Worldwide, including NY, TX, OH, MD, and India
The hazard
During the set-up and workflow to begin Vios monitoring, patient vital signs and ECG waveforms can become distorted and will flicker or flash very fast. This issue only occurs on the Central Station Monitor (CSM) in the patient tiles view and is not seen at any other point during patient monitoring or on the Bedside Monitor.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Murata Vios, Inc. has had three other recalls since June 21, 2021. A previous recall of the same Model 2050 monitor occurred on June 21, 2021, citing distorted vital signs during setup. Other recent recalls of similar products include Philips Cardiac Workstation 5000 (July 1, 2026), Philips IntelliVue MX40 (Oct. 31, 2025), and Spacelabs Healthcare Multi-parameter Command Module Model 91496 (Feb. 27, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the Model 2050 bedside cardiac monitor with software version 1.57.20. The product includes a cardiotachometer and alarm rate features. The recall applies to units sold with the UDI code +B595BSM20500/$$7V1.57.20/16D20231129Y.
Brand
Murata Vios
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Software Version
Verify your monitor's software version is 1.57.20 by checking the device settings or label.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Murata Vios directly for guidance on whether your unit is affected and next steps.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 4 states.
Named in the notice
Covered by “nationwide”
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of NY, TX, OH, MD and the country of India.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Maryland, New York, Ohio, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 9 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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-1069-2025 (April 22, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1069-2025 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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