BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    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

    Recall: Z-2303-2012 · Initiated August 15, 2012

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2303-2012
    Event Number
    62865
    Firm
    Philips Healthcare Inc.
    FEI Number
    1218950
    Product Code
    DXN
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Process design
    Initiated
    August 15, 2012
    Posted
    August 30, 2012
    Terminated
    March 13, 2014
    Address
    3000 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA, 01810

    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

    Reason

    Philips SureSigns VSi/VS2+ patient monitors may not be properly secured and may fall from the wall mount

    Action

    Philips sent an "URGENT- MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated August 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers using the VSi/VS2+ with the GCX wall mount are instructed to complete and fax a Customer Reply Wall Mount Order Card to the Business Unit or Key Market indicating the number of wall mounts in use. Upon receipt of the Customer Reply Wall Mount Order Card, Philips will send a replacement of the mounting hardware. Customers should contact their local Philips representative for questions regarding this recall.

    Distribution

    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.

    Quantity

    2314 units