Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-2337-2020Class II

Philips SureSigns VM1SpO2, C02, Rec, model no. 863266 -

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2020-05-19 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Philips North America, LLC began a recall of Philips SureSigns VM1SpO2, C02, Rec, model no. 863266 - Product Usage: The SureSigns VM1 is a patient monitor that measures oxygen saturation (Sp02)... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Philips has identified a Philips SureSigns VM1 monitor in the possession of a clinical user that was not intended for commercial distribution and for which Philips does not have records regarding its manufacture...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2337-2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Philips SureSigns VM1SpO2, C02, Rec, model no. 863266 - Product Usage: The SureSigns VM1 is a patient monitor that measures oxygen saturation (Sp02), respiration and CO2. The user interface is designed for fast and intuitive operation.
Product code
DPS Electrocardiograph
Reason for recall
Philips has identified a Philips SureSigns VM1 monitor in the possession of a clinical user that was not intended for commercial distribution and for which Philips does not have records regarding its manufacture. Philips is therefore removing this device from distribution.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Action
On May 19, 2020, the firm sent the affected customer an URGENT Medical Device Removal letter, informing them of the issue. The firm is unaware of any other pre-production VM1 devices in distribution. The customer was asked to immediately locate the affected unit, remove it from clinical use, and quarantine the device in a secure location. A Philips representative will contact the customer to arrange for the removal of the affected unit. Customers with questions may contact their local Philips representative or call 1-800-722-9377.
Quantity in commerce
1
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the state of NJ.
Product codes and lots
Serial Number USPP000004

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2337-2020
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2337-2020Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated