Criticare Technologies, Inc. recalls nGenuity Patient Monitor with Capnography (ETCO2) CAT 8100E1-ST-US
Reason for recall
Complaint trend where "Checkline Error" alarm presents at device setup, rendering the CO2 monitoring function inoperable. May result in procedure delay.
Affected product
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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.
nGenuity Patient Monitor with Capnography (ETCO2) CAT 8100E1-ST-US, CAT 8100E1-US, CAT 8100EP1, CAT 8100EP1-ST, CAT 8100EP1-ST-US, CAT 8100EP1-US, CAT 8100EP1R
Lot / code information
- UDI
- +B4388100EP1US02 All units with CO2 option SN beginning with 424, 125, 225, 325, 425, 126, 226, 326, 426, date range 2024-1st qt 2026
What the firm is doing
Firm posted its initial notice on May 6, 2026. A follow-up letter was sent on August 31, 2026 with additional instructions. Customers were instructed to do the following: 1. Be aware of the Checkline Error alarm. If it appears on your CO2 section at startup, follow the steps provided in the letter. 2. Verify your backup plan. Confirm that your practice has access to an alternate CO2 monitoring source. 3. Retain the letter and note your unit s serial number for your records. 4. Contact the firm if you have any questions.
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US Nationwide distribution including in the states and territory of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-3253-2026
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K030613The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · MHXOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- CFR regulation · 21 CFR 870.1025The federal regulation governing this device
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Criticare Technologies, Inc.Search for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
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Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.
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