FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#73259

Product

M3811B Philips Telemonitoring Clinical Review Software part of Philips Telemonitoring System, M3810A, software revision identified as Build 1.1.2.11d, B.02.07. Prescriptive medical device used to automatically collect and transmit medical information (weight, blood pressure, non-diagnostic ECG) over phone lines between provider and patient.

FDA product code
DQAOximeter
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K041674
Affected lot / code info
M3811B software revision identified as Build 1.1.2.11d, B.02.07.

Why it was recalled

Multiprint report may contain incorrect vital data for patients

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Philips contacted customers by sending an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification on 9/11/08. Letters to customers sent via certified mail and receipt of delivery will be tracked. Customers are asked to follow the Action To Be Taken By Customer/User section of the Urgent Medical Device Correction Notification. This section instructs users to allow the upgrade of the software upon logging in to the system. Contact Philips at 1-866-246-7316 for assistance.

Recalling firm

Firm
Philips Medical Systems
Address
3000 Minuteman Road, Andover, Massachusetts 01810

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2008-09-11
Posted by FDA
2008-10-10
Terminated
2017-02-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #73259. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.