Philips SureSigns VS2+ Vital Signs Monitor Recall for Screen Lockup
Philips Healthcare is recalling 3,248 SureSigns VS2+ monitors because the screen may lock up and stop monitoring patients.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a medical device failing to monitor patients, which poses a risk of harm even though specific injuries are not reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Philips Healthcare Inc. is recalling 3,248 units of the SureSigns VS2+ vital signs monitor, including models 863278 and 863279. These devices are used in healthcare environments to monitor, record, and alarm for multiple physiological parameters in adults, pediatrics, and neonates, as well as during transport within a healthcare facility.
The recall is being issued because the device screen may lock up and stop monitoring during patient use. This malfunction could result in the loss of vital sign data and alarms, potentially compromising patient safety. The affected units were distributed worldwide, including across the United States and numerous international markets.
Healthcare facilities should check their inventory for the specific serial numbers listed in the official recall notice. If a device is affected, it should be removed from service and returned to Philips Healthcare for repair or replacement according to the company's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Philips Healthcare SureSigns VS2+ Model 863278 SureSigns VS2+ NBP and SpO2 Model 863279 SureSigns VS2+ NBP, SpO2 and Temperature Product Usage: The SureSigns VS2+ vital signs monitor is for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of adults, p
- Manufacturer
- Philips Healthcare Inc.
- Affected units
- 3,248
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- Serial Numbers: CN14800428
- CN14800429
- CN14800430
- CN14800431
- CN14800432
- CN14800433
- CN14800434
- CN14800435
- CN14800436
- CN14800437
- CN14800438
- CN14800439
- CN14800440
- CN14800756
- CN14800763
- CN14800764
- CN14800765
- CN14800772
- CN14800773
- CN14800822
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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