Philips recalls IntelliVue MP2 Patient Monitors (serial numbers DE73602213 and DE73602577) due to potential speaker failure that could delay critical patient treatment. Affected units may show 'Speaker Malfunct. INOP' or lack audible alarms.
Speakers on IntelliVue X2 and IntelliVue MP2 may fail, identified by the display of a Speaker Malfunct. INOP or by the absence of audible sound, may result in delayed treatment of the patient.
Philips is recalling certain IntelliVue MP2 Patient Monitors because their speakers might stop working, which could delay critical patient treatment. This is a hospital-grade monitor used for monitoring vital signs in adults, pediatrics, and neonates.
The speakers may fail, causing the monitor to display 'Speaker Malfunct. INOP' or stop producing audible alarms. This could delay critical patient treatment if the monitor fails to alert healthcare providers to emergencies.
Hospital staff and medical professionals who use these monitors for patient monitoring are most at risk. Patients in critical care settings where timely alarms are essential could be affected.
Check for serial numbers DE73602213 or DE73602577 on the monitor. These units were sold with the UDI (Unique Device Identifier) codes (01)00884838000278(21)DE73602213 and (01)00884838000278(21)DE73602577.
Look for the display message 'Speaker Malfunct. INOP' or absence of audible alarms to confirm if the monitor is affected.
The speakers on these monitors may fail, causing the monitor to stop producing audible alarms, which could delay critical patient treatment.
Check for serial numbers DE73602213 or DE73602577. Affected units may display 'Speaker Malfunct. INOP' or have no audible alarms.
The recall does not specify a remedy, but you should check if the monitor is displaying 'Speaker Malfunct. INOP' or has no audible alarms. Contact Philips for further guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0545-2021 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0545-2021 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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