Spacelabs Healthcare recalls Xhibit Telemetry Receiver Model 96280 with software version 1.4.0 due to alarm escalation defect after 25 days of use. Caregivers may not detect technical failures.
Software related alarm escalation defect occurs after approximately 25 days of continuous use. Technical alarm escalation for the following alarms, signal loss, all leads off, low battery, SpO2 sensor off, and signal interference, does not occur in the telemetry receiver as specified. Caregiver may not respond to the initial technical alarm and may not be aware of the continuing technical failure.
Spacelabs Healthcare is recalling Xhibit Telemetry Receiver Model 96280 software version 1.4.0 because a software defect causes alarms to stop working after about 25 days of continuous use. This means caregivers might not notice when the device fails, which could lead to missed medical alerts.
After about 25 days of continuous use, the software defect prevents the device from properly escalating alarms for signal loss, disconnected leads, low battery, SpO2 sensor issues, or signal interference. Caregivers may not detect the ongoing technical failure, potentially missing critical medical alerts.
Healthcare providers using the Xhibit Telemetry Receiver Model 96280 with software version 1.4.0 are most at risk. Patients in hospitals or home care settings using this specific model may experience undetected device failures.
Check for the model number 96280 with software version 1.4.0. The device has a unique serial number listed in the recall notice (e.g., 6280-001538).
Verify if your Xhibit Telemetry Receiver has software version 1.4.0 and model 96280 by checking the serial number on the device.
Contact Spacelabs Healthcare to get the software update that fixes the alarm escalation issue.
The software defect causes alarms to stop working after about 25 days of continuous use, meaning caregivers may not detect technical failures and miss critical medical alerts.
Check for model 96280 with software version 1.4.0. The device has a unique serial number listed in the recall notice (e.g., 6280-001538).
No, but you should update the software to fix the issue. Continuing to use the device after updating is safe.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spacelabs Healthcare to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1513-2022 — Spacelabs Healthcare Spacelabs Healthcare Hello, I own a Spacelabs Healthcare that is covered by recall Z-1513-2022 from Spacelabs Healthcare. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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