FDA recall record

Philips Phillips Module Charger, Product #: 989803191031 - Product Usage: This Module recall — FDA Z-2812-2020

A problem has been detected with the Philips LI-Polymer rechargeable battery when used with its approved charging station and module charger. When the…

Class IIclassification
Z-2812-2020official record ID
Aug 26, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2812-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPhilips North America, LLC
Report dateAug 26, 2020
Recall initiation dateJun 18, 2020
Quantity9,705 units
LocationAndover, MA, United States

Official product description

Phillips Module Charger, Product #: 989803191031 - Product Usage: This Module Charger is used in the Expression MR400 MRI Patient Monitoring System (Model MR400) is intended to monitor vital signs for patients undergoing MRI procedures and to provide signals for synchronization for the MRI scanner.

Why the product was recalled

A problem has been detected with the Philips LI-Polymer rechargeable battery when used with its approved charging station and module charger. When the battery is inserted into a charger bay, the LED indicatory lights solid red and the battery will not charge. This may result from poor electrical contact between the battery and charger.

Distribution information

World wide distribution. Firm reports distributing more product then quantity manufactured. Clarification requested. And received. Firm made error in counting number of batteries distributed.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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