Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0824-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Report date | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Quantity | 3248 units |
| Location | Andover, MA, United States |
Official product description
Philips Healthcare SureSigns VS2+ Model 863278 SureSigns VS2+ NBP and SpO2 Model 863279 SureSigns VS2+ NBP, SpO2 and Temperature Product Usage: 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.
Why the product was recalled
VS2+ screen may lock up and stop monitoring during patient use
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM,CANADA, CHILE, DENMARK, FRANCE GERMANY, ICELAND, INDIA, IRELAND,ISRAEL,ITALY, JORDAN, KENYA KUWAIT, LEBANON, MALAYSIA, NAMIBIA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND NORWAY,PALESTINE, POLAND,PORTUGAL, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA,SPAIN,SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND THAILAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNITED KINGDOM
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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