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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 12, 2017

Philips IntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor Product: 865352 Exchange part (service numbers): 453564615311 TELE PWM,802.lla/b/g,ECG only, US only 453564615331 TELE PWM,802.1 1 a/b/g,ECG&Sp02, US only Product Usage: 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 hospita

Philips lntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor may not automatically switch to Monitor Mode with audible alarms when association with central monitoring system is unsucces…

Recall #
Z-1707-2017
Affected scope
2648
Initiated
March 6, 2017
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Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalled Philips IntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor Product: 865352 Exchange part (se… - a moderate-severity action.

Philips IntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor Product: 865352 Exchange part (se… was recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation in April 12, 2017. Reason: Philips lntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor may not automatically switch to Monitor Mode with audi…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1707-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Philips Electronics North America Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Philips lntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor may not automatically switch to Monitor Mode with audi….

Moderate
severity level
3K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
April 12, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1707-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Philips IntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor Product: 865352 Exchange part (service numbers): 453564615311 TELE PWM,802.lla/b/g,ECG only, US only 453564615331 TELE PWM,802.1 1 a/b/g,ECG&Sp02, US only Product Usage: 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. The MX4O is to be used primarily as a traditional telemetry medical device. It connects to the IntelliVue Information Center by way of a wireless network. When the MX4O is connected the IntelliVue Information Center the IntelliVue Information Center provides the primary patient monitoring and alarming function. The MX4O does not automatically provide local monitoring or alarming when connected to the Information Center.

Reason for recall

Philips lntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor may not automatically switch to Monitor Mode with audible alarms when association with central monitoring system is unsuccessful [incomplete]

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-1707-2017
Date reported April 12, 2017
Date initiated March 6, 2017
Recalling firm Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Firm location Andover, MA
Affected scope 2648
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the countries of: Australia Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Germany India Italy Netherlands Norway Qatar Singapore South Africa Sweden Switzerland United Kin…

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

Scale of Impact

2648 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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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Philips IntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor Product: 865352 Exchange part (service numbers): 453564615311 TELE PWM,802.lla/b/g,ECG only, US only 453564615331 TELE PWM,802.1 1 a/b/g,ECG&Sp02, US only Product Usage: 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. The MX4O is to be used primarily as a traditional telemetry medical device. It connects to the IntelliVue Information Center by way of a wireless network. When the MX4O is connected the IntelliVue Information Center the IntelliVue Information Center provides the primary patient monitoring and alarming function. The MX4O does not automatically provide local monitoring or alarming when connected to the Information Center.. Recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation. Units affected: 2648.
Why was this product recalled?
Philips lntelliVue MX4O WLAN Patient Wearable Monitor may not automatically switch to Monitor Mode with audible alarms when association with central monitoring system is unsuccessful [incomplete]
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 12, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1707-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the countries of: Australia Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Germany India Italy Netherlands Norway Qatar Singapore South Africa Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom.
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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