Philips recalls SureSigns VS2 vital signs monitors with lithium batteries that may overheat or ignite after exceeding 3 years or 300 charge cycles. The device could cause injury or property damage if the battery fails.
Philips has received several reports in which monitors with lithium ion batteries that had exceeded their battery life expectancy have overheated or ignited. These batteries should be replaced every 3 years or upon reaching 300 charge-discharge cycles. Although the Philips SureSigns VS & VM Monitors and View Station (VSV) can display actual information on either or both battery age and charge-discharge cycles, the existing labeling does not include full instructions on how to use this information to determine when to replace the battery. An overheated battery may in turn cause the device case to overheat and possibly melt or cause the device to ignite, which can cause injury to a patient, nearby users, or cause damage to property.
Philips is recalling SureSigns VS2 vital signs monitors that use lithium batteries which may overheat or catch fire after 3 years or 300 charge cycles. This could cause injury to patients or staff, or damage to property if the battery fails.
Lithium batteries in these monitors can overheat or ignite if they exceed their expected lifespan—typically 3 years or 300 charge cycles. This overheating could melt the device casing or cause a fire, potentially injuring patients or staff nearby.
Healthcare professionals using the SureSigns VS2 monitor for patient monitoring are most at risk. The recall affects specific model numbers sold in the U.S. between 2018 and 2020.
Check the model numbers: 863079, 863080, 863081, 863082, or 863283, 863286. These monitors are used by healthcare professionals for vital signs monitoring in hospitals or clinics.
Look for battery age and charge-discharge cycle information on the monitor's display to determine if replacement is needed.
Replace the lithium battery if it has exceeded 3 years or 300 charge cycles to prevent overheating or fire.
Philips has received reports that monitors with lithium batteries that exceed their expected lifespan (3 years or 300 charge cycles) may overheat or ignite, causing injury or property damage.
Check the model numbers: 863079, 863080, 863081, 863082, 863283, or 863286. These monitors are used by healthcare professionals for vital signs monitoring.
No, but you should check the battery age and replace it if it has exceeded 3 years or 300 charge cycles to prevent overheating or fire.
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Subject: Recall Z-2896-2018 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-2896-2018 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
