IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Model Nos. 865350, 865351, 865352, 867146 - Product Usage: Indicated for use by health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients. Intended for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults and pediatrics in hospital environments and during transport inside hospitals.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All devices manufactured or repaired from 21-FEB-2017 to 22-AUG -2018. (Serial numbers included as an attachment; too many to list.)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Reason for Recall:
A problem has been detected in the Philips IntelliVue MX4O that, if it were to occur, could affect the performance of the equipment. The volume of the MX4O speaker in these devices may be diminished or not audible above 4,500 feet when operating in Monitor Mode. These devices may intermittently exhibit Speaker Malfunct INOP messages after the Power On Self-Test. The issue is only apparent when the device is being used in Monitor Mode at an altitude of greater than 4,500 feet.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

IntelliVue MX40 Patient Monitor, Model Nos. 865350, 865351, 865352, 867146 - Product Usage: Indicated for use by health care professionals whenever there is a need for monitoring the physiological parameters of patients. Intended for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters of adults and pediatrics in hospital environments and during transport inside hospitals.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All devices manufactured or repaired from 21-FEB-2017 to 22-AUG -2018. (Serial numbers included as an attachment; too many to list.)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0592-2019

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