Philips SureSigns VSi/VS2+ patient monitors Model Part Numbers VSi/ 863275, 863276, 863277, VS2+ 863278...
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2303-2012 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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