Philips recalls SureSigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitors with lithium batteries that may overheat or ignite after exceeding 3 years or 300 charge cycles. The existing labeling does not clearly show how to check battery age or cycles for replacement.
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 VS3 Vital Signs Monitors that use lithium batteries which may overheat or catch fire if they exceed their expected lifespan. This could cause injury to patients or staff, or damage to the device or surrounding areas.
Lithium batteries in these monitors can overheat or ignite after exceeding 3 years or 300 charge cycles. This overheating may cause the device case to melt or catch fire, potentially injuring patients, staff, or causing property damage.
Healthcare providers using the SureSigns VS3 monitors for patient monitoring in hospitals or clinics are most at risk, especially if the batteries have been used beyond their expected lifespan.
Check for model numbers 863069-863074 on the monitor. The device is intended for use in healthcare settings to monitor patients' vital signs.
Look for battery age and charge-discharge cycle information on the monitor display to determine if replacement is needed.
Replace the battery if it has exceeded 3 years or 300 charge-discharge cycles, as per manufacturer guidelines.
Philips has received reports that monitors with lithium batteries exceeding their expected lifespan may overheat or ignite, potentially causing injury or property damage.
Check for model numbers 863069-863074 on the monitor, which are used in healthcare settings for patient monitoring.
No, but you should check the battery age and cycles to ensure it hasn't exceeded 3 years or 300 charge cycles.
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Subject: Recall Z-2893-2018 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-2893-2018 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.
