Philips North America recalled 1,913,441 IntelliVue Patient Monitors on October 31, 2025. The monitors may fail to alarm, posing serious risks to patients. Users must stop using the device immediately and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Potential issue where the IntelliVue monitors did not alarm.
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact Philips North America Llc or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: Letter
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The recall involves IntelliVue Patient Monitor MX500, product number 866064. It was distributed worldwide, including the U.S. and several other countries. The monitors were sold through multiple retailers.
The IntelliVue monitors can potentially fail to sound alarms, which may lead to undetected patient distress. This malfunction can significantly endanger patient safety in medical settings.
There have been no specific incidents or injuries reported related to this alarm failure. However, the potential risk remains classified as high due to the critical nature of patient monitoring.
Immediately stop using the affected monitors. Contact Philips North America or your healthcare provider for detailed instructions on the recall and potential next steps.
For further assistance, contact Philips North America at their customer service number or visit their website for more information.
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