IQecg® Digital ECG Recall Due to Software Issue
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Health Canada recalls IQecg® Digital ECG models due to software that may produce incorrect ECG waveforms and inaccurate heart-rate calculations.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 8, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
Affected IQecg® plugin software may produce incorrect ECG waveforms and inaccurate heart-rate calculations.
Which Products Are Affected
- IQecg® Digital ECG, SW v10-v10.1.0.17, model 4-000-0061
- IQecg® Digital ECG, SW v10-v10.1.0.17, model 4-000-0062
The recalling company is Midmark Corporation, 60 Vista Drive, Versailles, Ohio, United States, 45380.
What You Should Do
Until corrected software is installed, users should manually assess the patient's heart rate before initiating therapeutic intervention and use the temporary workaround if the issue occurs. Midmark will coordinate installation of the corrected software.
Why This Matters
The software issue may result in inaccurate heart-rate calculations used for therapeutic decisions.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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Similar severity timing
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