BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Philips Lifeline Personal Help Button Pendant Classic and Slimline Style.

    Recall: Z-0419-2010 · Initiated September 11, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0419-2010
    Event Number
    53261
    Firm
    Philips Lifeline Inc
    FEI Number
    3007138625
    Product Code
    ILQ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Other
    Initiated
    September 11, 2009
    Posted
    November 25, 2009
    Terminated
    October 2, 2012
    Address
    111 Lawrence St, Framingham, MA, 01702-8156

    Description

    Philips Lifeline Personal Help Button Pendant Classic and Slimline Style.

    Reason

    Pendant Personal Help Button neck cord may not break away and if not will present a potential choking risk.

    Action

    Philips Lifeline initiated Safety Notification letters on 9/21/09 to users and advised of the potential choking risk of the Pendant Personal Help Button The firm recommends that users consult their health care providers to determine which style of emergency button, including those that are worn on the wrist, is most beneficial for them. A postage-paid reply envelope had been provided. Questions should be addressed to Philips at 1-877-221-8756 (Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 8 p.m. EST). Firm issued Press on 9/11/09. FDA Press issued 9/22/09

    Distribution

    Nationwide Canada

    Quantity

    715,000