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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

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, 45356402

Reported: April 7, 2021 Initiated: March 23, 2021 #Z-1326-2021

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Units Affected
31773 units
Distribution
International distribution in the country of China.
Location
Andover, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Philips North America, LLC. Units affected: 31773 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 7, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1326-2021.