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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Philips SureSigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, 863069 863070 863071 863072 863073 863074 The SureSigns VS3 monitor is for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates in healthcare environments. Additionally, the monitor is intended for use in transport situations within a healthcare facility.

Reported: August 29, 2018 Initiated: July 13, 2018 #Z-2893-2018

Product Description

Philips SureSigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, 863069 863070 863071 863072 863073 863074 The SureSigns VS3 monitor is for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates in healthcare environments. Additionally, the monitor is intended for use in transport situations within a healthcare facility.

Reason for Recall

Philips has received several reports in which monitors with lithium ion batteries that had exceeded their battery life expectancy have overheated or ignited. These batteries should be replaced every 3 years or upon reaching 300 charge-discharge cycles. Although the Philips SureSigns VS & VM Monitors and View Station (VSV) can display actual information on either or both battery age and charge-discharge cycles, the existing labeling does not include full instructions on how to use this information to determine when to replace the battery. An overheated battery may in turn cause the device case to overheat and possibly melt or cause the device to ignite, which can cause injury to a patient, nearby users, or cause damage to property.

Details

Units Affected
VM 96,324 Units; VS 110,424 Units; VSV 691 Units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Afghanistan, Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Egypt, Estonia, Ethiopia, France, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Finland, Guadeloupe, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kosovo, Republic of, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Lybia, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, State of, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Location
Andover, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Philips SureSigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, 863069 863070 863071 863072 863073 863074 The SureSigns VS3 monitor is for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates in healthcare environments. Additionally, the monitor is intended for use in transport situations within a healthcare facility.. Recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation. Units affected: VM 96,324 Units; VS 110,424 Units; VSV 691 Units.
Why was this product recalled?
Philips has received several reports in which monitors with lithium ion batteries that had exceeded their battery life expectancy have overheated or ignited. These batteries should be replaced every 3 years or upon reaching 300 charge-discharge cycles. Although the Philips SureSigns VS & VM Monitors and View Station (VSV) can display actual information on either or both battery age and charge-discharge cycles, the existing labeling does not include full instructions on how to use this information to determine when to replace the battery. An overheated battery may in turn cause the device case to overheat and possibly melt or cause the device to ignite, which can cause injury to a patient, nearby users, or cause damage to property.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 29, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2893-2018.