FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#173110

Product

Philips IntelliBridge System configured with a regional setting which uses a comma for a decimal separator: 866417 IntelliBridge System C.01 (or later) 866418 IntelliBridge System C.01 upgrade (or later) Product Usage: The IntelliBridge System is indicated for use in data collection and clinical information management either directly or through networks with independent bedside devices. The system is not intended for monitoring purposes, nor is the system intended to control any of the clinical devices (independent bedside devices / information systems) it is connected to. The IntelliBridge solution is intended for use in professional healthcare facilities by trained healthcare professionals.

FDA product code
N/A
Affected lot / code info
866417 IntelliBridge System C.01 (or later)  866418 IntelliBridge System C.01 upgrade (or later

Why it was recalled

Infusion Pump Data Storage Accuracy-Data from the BBraun Space LAN or Arcomed UniqueDoc infusion pumps transmitted via the HL7 output interface through the Patient Information Center iX using a LAN driver may be recorded in the patients chart or electronic medical record at exactly 100 times the actual bolus rate, infusion rate and total volume values

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Philips initiated recall by letter on 4/29/19 identifies the reason for recall, helath risk and to follow the Action to be Taken by Customer/User section of the Customer Information Letter: Users are to be aware that the values in the patients chart or electronic medical record (EMR) may be in error and to confirm infusion pump parameters at the respective pump and only use these values to inform orders or to modify the infusion rate. Philips will provide a software update to customers using the BBraun Space LAN or Arcomed UniqueDoc infusion pumps, at no charge. For further information or support concerning this issue, contact Philips Customer Support at 1-800-722-9377. Complete the attached Reply Card and return to Philips as soon as possible

Recalling firm

Firm
Philips North America, LLC
Address
3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1032

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Foreign: Andorra Aruba Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Bolivia Brazil Bulgaria Canada Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Rep Egypt Estonia Finland France French Guiana Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Hong Kong Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Jordan Kenya Korea Rep Lao Latvia Lebanon Lithuania Luxembourg Macedonia Malaysia Maldives Martinique Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Mongolia Morocco Myanmar Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Norway Oman Pakistan Palestine Panama Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar R¿union Romania Russia Russian Fed. Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Kingdom Uruguay Utd Arab Emir Utd.Arab.Emir. Uzbekistan Viet Nam Vietnam White Russia

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-04-29
Terminated
2024-11-22
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #173110. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.