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FDA (Device enforcement)Recalled 2019-04-19class ii

Philips North America, LLC: SureSigns VS3 NBP, SpO2, Temp, Rec, Product Number 863074. For monitoring the physiological parameters of patients (NBP, SpO2 & Temperature).

Is my product affected?

SureSigns VS3 NBP, SpO2, Temp, Rec, Product Number 863074. For monitoring the physiological parameters of patients (NBP, SpO2 & Temperature).

  • UPC 00884838028890
  • UPC 00884838087075

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Philips North America, LLC is recalling 12,719 units of the SureSigns VS3 NBP patient monitoring system worldwide due to a software defect. The system fails to measure, display, or alarm for pulse rates above 240 beats per minute, potentially preventing clinicians from detecting dangerously high heart rates in patients.

The affected devices were distributed globally, including throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and numerous international locations. All serial numbers of this model are included in the recall. The source does not specify what consumers or healthcare facilities should do regarding this recall.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

System software inhibits the monitor and as a result does not measure, display and alarm for pulse rates above 240 beats per minute.

Details from the source

Reason for recall: System software inhibits the monitor and as a result does not measure, display and alarm for pulse rates above 240 beats per minute. Distribution: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussal, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Germany, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jor Quantity: 12719 Lot/code info: Serial Numbers: All Including UDIs: (01)00884838028890(21) and (01)00884838087075(21) followed by serial number.

Source

Official record: FDA (Device enforcement) ↗

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