Mediana AVSM3 SNF Vital Signs Monitor: Power Failure Risk
Mediana recalls AVSM3 SNF vital signs monitors with serial numbers 460062000002-460062000501 and 460062100033-460062100150 due to potential power failure and unresponsive buttons.
Lower-risk recall
In some cases the equipment fails to power up and/or key or button unresponsive or not working.
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What happened, in plain English
Mediana is recalling its AVSM3 SNF vital signs monitors because they sometimes fail to power up or have unresponsive buttons. This could lead to inaccurate blood pressure readings or other vital signs monitoring, which is important for patient safety. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/62537-mediana-avsm3-snf-vital-signs-monitor-power-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/62537-mediana-avsm3-snf-vital-signs-monitor-power-failure-risk · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2096-2021
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“Mediana AVSM3 SNF Vital Signs Monitor: Power Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/62537-mediana-avsm3-snf-vital-signs-monitor-power-failure-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2096-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2096-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The monitors may fail to power up or have unresponsive buttons, which could result in inaccurate vital signs readings. This might affect the ability to monitor critical patient health metrics like blood pressure, oxygen levels, and heart rate.
Who’s affected
Healthcare facilities using Mediana AVSM3 SNF monitors with serial numbers 460062000002 through 460062000501 and 460062100033 through 460062100150 are likely affected. Staff using these monitors for patient vital signs monitoring may be at risk if the device fails to function properly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the serial number on the monitor, which should be between 460062000002 and 460062000501 or between 460062100033 and 460062100150. The device is intended for use in hospitals and hospital-like facilities.
- Brand
Mediana- Product
AVSM3 SNF, Vital Signs Monitor The monitor is intended to be used to monitor noninvasive blood pressure (NIBP)- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Monitor Functionality
Test if the monitor powers up and all buttons respond normally before use.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Wisconsin.
FDA distribution: “US Distribution to: Wisconsin only” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 18 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using the monitor immediately?
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; users should check functionality before use.
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Where this comes from
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-2096-2021 (May 17, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2096-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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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