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Z-2303-2012Class II

Philips SureSigns VSi/VS2+ patient monitors Model Part Numbers VSi/ 863275, 863276, 863277, VS2+ 863278...

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2012-08-15 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Philips Healthcare Inc. began a recall of Philips SureSigns VSi/VS2+ patient monitors Model Part Numbers VSi/ 863275, 863276, 863277, VS2+ 863278, 863279. The SureSigns VS2+ vital signs monitor is for... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Philips SureSigns VSi/VS2+ patient monitors may not be properly secured and may fall from the wall mount". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2303-2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Philips SureSigns VSi/VS2+ patient monitors Model Part Numbers VSi/ 863275, 863276, 863277, VS2+ 863278, 863279. The SureSigns VS2+ vital signs monitor is for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates in healthcare environments. Additionally, the monitor is intended for use in transport situations within a healthcare facility. The SureSigns VSi vital signs monitor is for measurement of multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates in healthcare environments. Additionally, the monitor is intended for use in transport situations within a healthcare facility
Product code
DXN System, Measurement, Blood-Pressure, Non-Invasive
Reason for recall
Philips SureSigns VSi/VS2+ patient monitors may not be properly secured and may fall from the wall mount
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process design
Action
Philips sent an "URGENT- MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated August 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers using the VSi/VS2+ with the GCX wall mount are instructed to complete and fax a Customer Reply Wall Mount Order Card to the Business Unit or Key Market indicating the number of wall mounts in use. Upon receipt of the Customer Reply Wall Mount Order Card, Philips will send a replacement of the mounting hardware. Customers should contact their local Philips representative for questions regarding this recall.
Quantity in commerce
2314 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELGIUM, DENMARK, EL SALVADOR, FRANCE, GERMANY, ICELAND, INDIA, IRELAND ISRAEL, ITALY, JORDAN, KENYA, LEBANON, MALAYSIA,NAMIBIA NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, RWANDA SAUDI ARABIA, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN SWITZERLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and UNITED KINGDOM.
Product codes and lots
Serial Number Range CN14800101-CN14801360  CN21201362-CN21202440, CN21202525, SP13701043, USPP101007

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2303-2012
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2303-2012Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated