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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 26, 2016

Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor: IntelliVue MX40 802.11a/b/g Product Number: 865352 Exchange part: 453564262491 453564262511 453564615311 453564615331 453564262571 453564262591 Exchange part: 453564262531 453564262551 453564262571 453564262591 453564615351 453564615371 453564467761 (Korea) 453564467781 (Korea) 453564451791 (Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia) 453564451811 (Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia) 453564467821 (Mexico) 453564467841 (China) 453564467861 (China) Worldwi

Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Wearable Monitor Configuration Setting Disables Generation and Delivery of ECG Alarms to PIIC iX

Recall #
Z-0293-2017
Affected scope
2,212 units
Initiated
September 19, 2016
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Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalled Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor: IntelliVue MX40 802.11a/b/g Product Number: 865… - a moderate-severity action.

Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor: IntelliVue MX40 802.11a/b/g Product Number: 865… was recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation in October 26, 2016. Reason: Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Wearable Monitor Configuration Setting Disables Generation and Delivery of EC…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0293-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Philips Electronics North America Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Wearable Monitor Configuration Setting Disables Generation and Delivery of EC….

Moderate
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
October 26, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0293-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0293-2017) was formally reported on October 26, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 19, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Electronics North America Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,212 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Wearable Monitor Configuration Setting Disables Generation and Delivery of ECG Alarms to PIIC iX Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution-US (Nationwide) and countries of: Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iraq, Ir…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2,212 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor: IntelliVue MX40 802.11a/b/g Product Number: 865352 Exchange part: 453564262491 453564262511 453564615311 453564615331 453564262571 453564262591 Exchange part: 453564262531 453564262551 453564262571 453564262591 453564615351 453564615371 453564467761 (Korea) 453564467781 (Korea) 453564451791 (Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia) 453564451811 (Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia) 453564467821 (Mexico) 453564467841 (China) 453564467861 (China) Worldwide SW Revisions: B.05.28, B.05.29, and B.05.32 Indicated for use by health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients. Intended for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults and pediatrics in hospital environments and during transport inside hospitals

Reason for recall

Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Wearable Monitor Configuration Setting Disables Generation and Delivery of ECG Alarms to PIIC iX

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0293-2017
Date reported October 26, 2016
Date initiated September 19, 2016
Recalling firm Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Firm location Andover, MA
Affected scope 2,212 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution-US (Nationwide) and countries of: Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

2,212 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor: IntelliVue MX40 802.11a/b/g Product Number: 865352 Exchange part: 453564262491 453564262511 453564615311 453564615331 453564262571 453564262591 Exchange part: 453564262531 453564262551 453564262571 453564262591 453564615351 453564615371 453564467761 (Korea) 453564467781 (Korea) 453564451791 (Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia) 453564451811 (Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia) 453564467821 (Mexico) 453564467841 (China) 453564467861 (China) Worldwide SW Revisions: B.05.28, B.05.29, and B.05.32 Indicated for use by health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients. Intended for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults and pediatrics in hospital environments and during transport inside hospitals. Recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation. Units affected: 2,212 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Wearable Monitor Configuration Setting Disables Generation and Delivery of ECG Alarms to PIIC iX
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 26, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0293-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution-US (Nationwide) and countries of: Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-0293-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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