Philips recalls PageWriter TC70 cardiograph devices with software revisions up to A.07.05.22 that may overheat, melt, or ignite due to end-of-life batteries. This poses a risk of injury to patients or nearby users. Affected units include specific model numbers and software versions.
Philips PageWriter TC cardiograph batteries which have reached end of life may overheat, causing the case to melt and/or the device to ignite, which can cause injury to patient or nearby users.
Philips is recalling PageWriter TC70 cardiograph devices with software revisions up to A.07.05.22 because their batteries may reach end-of-life and overheat, potentially melting the device or causing it to ignite. This hazard could injure patients or people nearby.
The batteries in these devices can become depleted and overheat when they reach end-of-life. This overheating may cause the device casing to melt or the device to ignite, creating a fire hazard that could injure patients or people in close proximity.
Patients using the PageWriter TC70 for electrocardiogram monitoring and caregivers or others nearby who might be exposed to the device. The risk is highest for those using the device with end-of-life batteries.
Check if your PageWriter TC70 has software revisions up to A.07.05.22. The product is identified by model number 860315 and includes specific software versions listed in the recall notice.
Verify your PageWriter TC70's software revision by checking the device settings or manual. If it is up to A.07.05.22, it is affected.
If your device has end-of-life batteries, stop using it immediately to prevent overheating, melting, or ignition.
The affected model number is 860315.
Software revisions up to and including A.07.05.22 are affected.
The recall indicates that batteries may reach end-of-life, but there is no specific indicator provided in the official notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0853-2019 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-0853-2019 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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