Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 10, 2020
The labeling of the Philips Chest Pneumograph does not include a statement indicating that the product contains natural rubber latex.
Philips North America, LLC recalled Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostic Device accessory - Product Usage: The chest pneumog… - a moderate-severity action.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostic Device accessory - Product Usage: The chest pneumog… was recalled by Philips North America, LLC in June 10, 2020. Reason: The labeling of the Philips Chest Pneumograph does not include a statement indicating that the product contai…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2245-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips North America, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The labeling of the Philips Chest Pneumograph does not include a statement indicating that the product contai….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2245-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2245-2020) was formally reported on June 10, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 13, 2020. 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 1075 Units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The labeling of the Philips Chest Pneumograph does not include a statement indicating that the product contains natural rubber latex. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide distribution.. 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
1075 Units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostic Device accessory - Product Usage: The chest pneumograph (also referred to as the pneumatic bellows, respiration bellows, or respiration sensor) monitors bellows-derived respiration by detecting abdominal or chest wall motion. The chest pneumograph is an accessory to a MRI patient monitoring system or MRI gating solution. The Chest Pneumograph is indicated for use by healthcare professionals with the Wireless Sp02 (wSp02) Module or Toshiba KSB gating unit when bellows-derived respiration sensing is needed during MRI scans for gating.
The labeling of the Philips Chest Pneumograph does not include a statement indicating that the product contains natural rubber latex.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2245-2020 |
| Date reported | June 10, 2020 |
| Date initiated | April 13, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Philips North America, LLC |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 1075 Units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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