Date Initiated by Firm |
July 08, 2013 |
Date Posted |
July 20, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 17, 2017 |
Recall Number |
Z-1780-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
65622 |
510(K)Number |
K041741
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Product Classification |
Monitor, physiological, patient(with arrhythmia detection or alarms) - Product Code MHX
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Product |
Radiohead Access Point 1.4 GHz Radiohead Access Point Firmware versions: C.00.04 & C.00.05 Part Number: 989803171211
Product Usage: IntelliVue Smart-hopping 1.4 GHz Access Point provides wireless connectivity between IntelliVue devices (listed below) and the Philips IntelliVue Information Center. MX40 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. The MX4O is to be used primarily as a traditional telemetry medical device. It connects to the IntelliVue Information Center by way of a wireless network. |
Code Information |
Serial numbers ranging from: US12700465 to US20823366 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Philips Healthcare Inc. 3000 Minuteman Road Andover MA 01810
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For Additional Information Contact |
978-687-1501
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
IntelliVue Smart-hopping 1.4 GHz Access Point may experience unexpected signal loss of several
minutes impacting wireless connectivity
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Software Design Change |
Action |
Philips sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated July 2013 to affected customers. The letter informs customers of the issue, identifies details of the units affected, gives instructions on actions to be taken by the customer. Philips will perform a firmware upgrade (version C.00..07 for all affected customers at no cost. Philips is asking customers to follow the Action to be Taken by Customer/User section of the Urgent Medical Device Correction notification/Field Safety Notice.
If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact Philips Customer Support at 1-800-722-9377 |
Quantity in Commerce |
20105 units |
Distribution |
USA Nationwide Distribution |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = MHX and Original Applicant = PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
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