FDA Recall Terminated

Philips/Children's Medical Ventures Smart Monitor 2 Professional Series infant apnea monitor.

Recall: Z-1789-2014 · Initiated April 29, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1789-2014
Event Number
68226
Firm
Childrens Medical Ventures
FEI Number
3007056120
Product Code
NPF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
April 29, 2014
Posted
June 13, 2014
Terminated
April 6, 2015
Address
191 Wyngate Dr, Monroeville, PA, 15146-3045

Description

Philips/Children's Medical Ventures Smart Monitor 2 Professional Series infant apnea monitor.

Reason

The battery pack wire harness is improperly assembled rendering the device inoperable. The wiring issue causes an error code to be displayed and results in the device sounding an alarm repeatedly at power up. The presence of the error code and the devices alarm prevents the device from functioning until the issue is addressed.

Action

Philips sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated April 29, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. This Customer Information is intended to inform you about: 1.what the problem is and under what circumstances it can occur 2.the actions that you as a customer can take to minimize the effect of the problem 3.the actions planned by Philips to correct the problem. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative: For further questions please call (412) 380-8881. Philips apologizes for any inconveniences caused by this problem.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including the states of MI, WI, SC, FL, TX, KS, MA, AZ, UT, WV, IN, MN, NV and VA., and the countries of Australia, Belgium and Canada.

Quantity

112