Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 29, 2014
Philips Intellivue and Avalon Fetal Monitors in time-synchronized automatic/sequence mode, the NBP automatic measurement series is stopped
Philips Medical Systems, Inc. recalled Philips IntelliVue Monitors with software revisions J.21.03, J.21.19. Model Product… - a moderate-severity action.
Philips IntelliVue Monitors with software revisions J.21.03, J.21.19. Model Product… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems, Inc. in October 29, 2014. Reason: Philips Intellivue and Avalon Fetal Monitors in time-synchronized automatic/sequence mode, the NBP automatic …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0104-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Philips Intellivue and Avalon Fetal Monitors in time-synchronized automatic/sequence mode, the NBP automatic ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0104-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0104-2015) was formally reported on October 29, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 3, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Medical Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 7587 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Philips Intellivue and Avalon Fetal Monitors in time-synchronized automatic/sequence mode, the NBP automatic measurement series is stopped Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHRAIN BELGIUM CHINA COLOMBIA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY HONG KONG INDIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KAZAKHSTAN NETHERLA…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
7587 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Philips IntelliVue Monitors with software revisions J.21.03, J.21.19. Model Product MP5 M8105A; MP5SC M8105AS; MP5T M8105AT; MP5 Upgrade M8105AU ; MP5SC Upgrade 866327 The monitors are intended to be used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
Philips Intellivue and Avalon Fetal Monitors in time-synchronized automatic/sequence mode, the NBP automatic measurement series is stopped
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0104-2015 |
| Date reported | October 29, 2014 |
| Date initiated | October 3, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 7587 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA BAHRAIN BELGIUM CHINA COLOMBIA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY HONG KONG INDIA IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KAZAKHSTAN NETHERLANDS NEW ZEALAND NICA… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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