Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2303-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Quantity | 2314 units |
| Location | Andover, MA, United States |
Official product description
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
Why the product was recalled
Philips SureSigns VSi/VS2+ patient monitors may not be properly secured and may fall from the wall mount
Distribution information
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.
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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