Philips recalls IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitors with specific software versions due to missing warning statements in instructions. Affected units were sold since March 2:2016. No action required but check your device model.
Five warning statements are missing from the instructions for use.
Philips is recalling IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitors with software versions B.05 through B.06.5X. The recall is because the instructions for use are missing five critical warning statements. This could lead to improper use if the warnings are not followed.
The missing warning statements in the instructions could lead to improper use of the monitor. Without these warnings, healthcare workers might not follow critical safety steps, potentially causing errors in patient monitoring.
Healthcare professionals using Philips IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitors with software versions B.05 to B.06.5X are likely affected. Patients and staff at medical facilities using these monitors are at the highest risk.
Check your IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor's software version. The affected units have software versions B.05, B.06, or B.06.5X and were sold since March 2016 with a date code starting with US096.
Look for the software version on your IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor. Affected units have versions B.05, B.06, or B.06.5X.
No action is required. The recall is for missing instructions, not a safety hazard. You can continue using the monitor as normal.
Check your software version. If it's B.05 to B.06.5X, you don't need to take any action since the missing warnings don't pose a safety risk.
Your monitor is affected if it has software versions B.05, B.06, or B.06.5X and was sold since March 2016 with a date code starting with US096.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2142-2018 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-2142-2018 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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