Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported May 22, 2019
System software inhibits the monitor and as a result does not measure, display and alarm for pulse rates above 240 beats per minute.
Philips North America, LLC recalled SureSigns VS3 NBP, SpO2, Product Number 863071. For monitoring the physiological paramet… - a moderate-severity action.
SureSigns VS3 NBP, SpO2, Product Number 863071. For monitoring the physiological paramet… was recalled by Philips North America, LLC in May 22, 2019. Reason: System software inhibits the monitor and as a result does not measure, display and alarm for pulse rates abov…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1319-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips North America, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-System software inhibits the monitor and as a result does not measure, display and alarm for pulse rates abov….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1319-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1319-2019) was formally reported on May 22, 2019, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 19, 2019. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Philips North America, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 12543.
The documented reason for this recall is: System software inhibits the monitor and as a result does not measure, display and alarm for pulse rates above 240 beats per minute. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide including Puerto Rico, Andorra, Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussal, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Cyprus, Domin…. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
12543
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
SureSigns VS3 NBP, SpO2, Product Number 863071. For monitoring the physiological parameters of patients (NBP, SpO2 & Temperature).
System software inhibits the monitor and as a result does not measure, display and alarm for pulse rates above 240 beats per minute.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-1319-2019 |
| Date reported | May 22, 2019 |
| Date initiated | April 19, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Philips North America, LLC |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 12543 |
| 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… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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