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Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalls IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Model Nos. 865350, 865351, 865352, 867146 - Product Usage: Indicated for use by health
Recalled December 19, 2018 · FDA recall Z-0592-2019 · Philips Electronics North America
Hazard
A problem has been detected in the Philips IntelliVue MX4O that, if it were to occur, could affect the performance of the equipment. The volume of the MX4O speaker in these devices may be diminished or not audible above 4,500 feet when operating in Monitor Mode. These devices may intermittently exhibit Speaker Malfunct INOP messages after the Power On Self-Test. The issue is only apparent when the device is being used in Monitor Mode at an altitude of greater than 4,500 feet. · FDA Class II
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35469 units
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Description
A problem has been detected in the Philips IntelliVue MX4O that, if it were to occur, could affect the performance of the equipment. The volume of the MX4O speaker in these devices may be diminished or not audible above 4,500 feet when operating in Monitor Mode. These devices may intermittently exhibit Speaker Malfunct INOP messages after the Power On Self-Test. The issue is only apparent when the device is being used in Monitor Mode at an altitude of greater than 4,500 feet.
Product
IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Model Nos. 865350, 865351, 865352, 867146 - 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.
Manufacturer(s)
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →