Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 7, 2021
Fail to Comply with Chinese Standard YY1079-2008: Clauses 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.3. Range/accuracy of heart rate meter for pediatric mode-In pediatric mode, when the input signal rate i…
Philips North America, LLC recalled Philips SureSigns VM4, VM6 and VM8 - Product Usage: patient monitors-for monitoring, reco… - a moderate-severity action.
Philips SureSigns VM4, VM6 and VM8 - Product Usage: patient monitors-for monitoring, reco… was recalled by Philips North America, LLC in April 7, 2021. Reason: Fail to Comply with Chinese Standard YY1079-2008: Clauses 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.3. Range/accuracy of heart rate me…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1326-2021 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips North America, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Fail to Comply with Chinese Standard YY1079-2008: Clauses 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.3. Range/accuracy of heart rate me….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1326-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1326-2021) was formally reported on April 7, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 23, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips North America, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 31773 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Fail to Comply with Chinese Standard YY1079-2008: Clauses 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.3. Range/accuracy of heart rate meter for pediatric mode-In pediatric mode, when the input signal rate is over 300 bpm, the indicated rate of th… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: International distribution in the country of China.. 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
31773 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Philips SureSigns VM4, VM6 and VM8 - Product Usage: patient monitors-for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates in healthcare environments. (CHINA only) SureSigns VM4 (863063, 863085) SureSigns VM6 (863064, 863065, 863086) SureSi"gns VM8 (863066, 863068, 863087, 863088) Model Numbers: 863063,863064,863065,863066,863068,863085,863086, 453564021961,453564021971, 53564022001,453564022041, 53564022081,453564024371, 453564024401,453564024421 453564024441,453564024461, 453564024481
Fail to Comply with Chinese Standard YY1079-2008: Clauses 4.2.6 and 4.2.7.3. Range/accuracy of heart rate meter for pediatric mode-In pediatric mode, when the input signal rate is over 300 bpm, the indicated rate of the affected products will be lower than this upper limit
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1326-2021 |
| Date reported | April 7, 2021 |
| Date initiated | March 23, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Philips North America, LLC |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 31773 units |
| Distribution | International distribution in the country of China. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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