CLASS II Device recall · Reported 15 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Finapres Medical Systems Portapres with NiMh battery pack recalled

FMS, Finapres Medical Systems BV is recalling Finapres Medical Systems Portapres with NiMh battery pack, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Jul 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSerial Numbers: 12 02 006, 12 02 008, 12 02 013
Quantity recalled3 units US

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2150-2012
FDA event ID
62556
Recalling firm
FMS, Finapres Medical Systems BV, Amsterdam
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
6 Jul 2012
FDA classified
6 Aug 2012
Reported
15 Aug 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Packaging Defects

Timeline

6 Jul 2012Recall initiated by company
6 Aug 2012Classified by FDA+31 days
15 Aug 2012Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Battery may become hot and leak

Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.

Product as listed by the FDA

Finapres Medical Systems Portapres with NiMh battery pack Product Usage: Continuously measure blood pressure, The Portapres can be worn on the body with a protective waist belt. The device can be used without mains; in that case a battery pack is used.

Where it was distributed

US Nationwide Distribution - including the states of: OH and NY

Nationwide New YorkOhio

Questions about this recall

Is Finapres Medical Systems Portapres with NiMh battery pack recalled?

Yes. FMS, Finapres Medical Systems BV recalled Finapres Medical Systems Portapres with NiMh battery pack on 6 Jul 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2150-2012.

Why was it recalled?

Battery may become hot and leak

Which lots are affected?

Serial Numbers: 12 02 006, 12 02 008, 12 02 013

Where was it sold?

US Nationwide Distribution - including the states of: OH and NY

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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