Philips recalls IntelliVue MP50 monitors (product number M8004A) due to potential failure to alarm, which could lead to missed critical health alerts. Affected units may not alert during emergencies.
Potential issue where the IntelliVue monitors did not alarm.
Philips is recalling IntelliVue MP50 monitors that may not alarm during critical health events. This could cause missed alerts and potential health risks if the monitor fails to detect emergencies.
The monitors may not sound alarms during critical health events, meaning life-threatening conditions could go undetected. This risk is specific to medical settings where timely alerts are essential for patient safety.
Healthcare professionals using the IntelliVue MP50 monitors for patient monitoring are most at risk. Patients connected to these monitors could experience missed critical alerts if the device fails to alarm.
Check for product number M8004A on the monitor. The recall includes all units sold with this product number, including those with UDI-DI: 00884838000179 and all serial numbers.
Test the monitor's alarm system to ensure it sounds during simulated critical events.
Reach out to Philips for guidance on whether your monitor needs repair or replacement.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; however, testing the alarm function is recommended.
Contact Philips directly for assistance, as the recall includes units that may not alarm during critical events.
Only units with product number M8004A are affected, as specified in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0854-2026 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0854-2026 from Philips. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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