Xhale Assurance, Inc. Nasal Alar SpO2 Sensor, Adult/Pediatric SpO2 Sensor, Rx Only Product Usage: The Assurance Nasal Alar SpO2 Sensor is indicated for single patient use for continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate from the nasal ala of adult and pediatric patients, (at least 4 years and older and weighing > 15kg). The sensor can be used in a variety of healthcare environments where compatible pulse oximetry monitors are indicated for use, un Recall
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Nasal Alar SpO2 Sensor, Adult/Pediatric SpO2 Sensor, Rx Only Product Usage: The Assurance Nasal Alar SpO2 Sensor is indicated for single patient use for continuous noninvasive monitoring of functional oxygen saturation of arterial hemoglobin (SpO2) and pulse rate from the nasal ala of adult and pediatric patients, (at least 4 years and older and weighing > 15kg). The sensor can be used in a variety of healthcare environments where compatible pulse oximetry monitors are indicated for use, un
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Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Reference Codes (Lot Numbers): 0303 (101619, 101624, 101628, 101632, 101637, 101642, 101646, 101647, 101651, 101701, 201651, 101707, 101715, XH101711, XH101720, XH101715, XH101726, XH101729, XH101733, XH101737, XH101820, XH101842), 301-11214 (TR101711, TR101715, TR101720, TR101726, TR101729, TR101744, TR101733, TR101737, TR101748, TR101742, TR101746, TR101750, TR101803, TR101811, TR101817, TR101820, TR101824, TR101829, TR101833, TR101838, TR101842, TR101847, TR101852), 0201-A01(PF101736, PF101806, PF101814, PF101817, PF101819, PF101822, PF101828, PF101833, PF101838). Instructions for Use for revisions 10412_7 and prior (i.e. 10412_6, 10412_5
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Reference Codes (Lot Numbers): 0303 (101619, 101624, 101628, 101632, 101637, 101642, 101646, 101647, 101651, 101701, 201651, 101707, 101715, XH101711, XH101720, XH101715, XH101726, XH101729, XH101733, XH101737, XH101820, XH101842), 301-11214 (TR101711, TR101715, TR101720, TR101726, TR101729, TR101744, TR101733, TR101737, TR101748, TR101742, TR101746, TR101750, TR101803, TR101811, TR101817, TR101820, TR101824, TR101829, TR101833, TR101838, TR101842, TR101847, TR101852), 0201-A01(PF101736, PF101806, PF101814, PF101817, PF101819, PF101822, PF101828, PF101833, PF101838). Instructions for Use for revisions 10412_7 and prior (i.e. 10412_6, 10412_5, etc) as well as 10358_6 and prior. Shelf life is 3 years for sensors manufactured prior to Oct 2018. 5 years for sensor manufactured on or after Oct 2018.
Xhale Assurance, Inc. is recalling Nasal Alar SpO2 Sensor, Adult/Pediatric SpO2 Sensor, Rx Only Product Usage: The Assurance Nasal due to These Instructions for Use has missing instructions related to the checking and changing of the application site procedure.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
These Instructions for Use has missing instructions related to the checking and changing of the application site procedure.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Xhale Assurance, Inc. notified consignees on about 05/08/2019, via "URGENT - Medical Device Correction" letter. Customers were instructed to insert the IFU Addendum into each case of sensors for ready reference, review all information provided in the updated IFU Addendum with all members of your staff whom need to be aware of the updated instructions, and complete and return the provided Customer Reply Form. Distributors were instructed to insert the IFU Addendum into each case of sensors for ready reference, provide a copy of the Field Safety Notice and IFU Addendum to any customer to whom affected devices have been distributed to, and complete and return the provided Customer Reply Form.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026