Philips recalls IntelliVue MP40 monitors (product number M8003A) due to potential failure to alarm. Affected units may not alert to critical health changes, risking serious injury.
Potential issue where the IntelliVue monitors did not alarm.
Philips is recalling IntelliVue MP40 monitors that may not alarm properly. This could mean critical health changes aren't detected, potentially causing serious injury.
The monitors may fail to sound alarms when critical health changes occur. This could delay emergency response if a patient's condition worsens. The hazard is specific to the monitor's alarm system malfunction.
Patients using these monitors at home or in medical facilities are most at risk. Healthcare providers and families using the monitors for home care may be affected.
Check for product number M8003A on the monitor. Units sold with serial numbers starting with 'All' are affected. The UDI-DI code 00884838000162 is also associated with this recall.
Test the monitor's alarm system to ensure it sounds when critical health changes occur.
The recall does not require immediate stop use; however, testing the alarm system is recommended.
The product number is M8003A.
Check for product number M8003A or serial numbers starting with 'All'. The UDI-DI code 00884838000162 is also associated with this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0853-2026 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0853-2026 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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