Philips Recalls Lithium Ion Batteries for IntelliVue Patient Monitors

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling 188,520 Lithium Ion Batteries (models M4605A and M4607A) used with IntelliVue Patient Monitors. The recall covers devices distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, and various countries in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The affected monitors include specific product numbers such as M3002A, M8102A, and M8105A with software releases up to and including G.0.

The recall is due to a risk of battery failure that increases with age, specifically when a battery remains in use for longer than three years after the date of manufacture or exceeds 500 charge-discharge cycles. Such failures can result in overheating, which in rare cases can cause the battery to ignite or explode.

Healthcare facilities and users should identify affected batteries by checking the model numbers and usage history. Users should stop using the affected batteries and contact Philips Medical Systems for instructions on replacement or repair.

The recalled product

Product

Lithium Ion Battery M4605A and M4607A for use with IntelliVue Patient Monitors. The monitor is used for monitoring and recording of, and to generate alarms for, multiple physiological parameters.

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems, Inc.

Category

Medical Device — Patient Monitor Battery

Hazard

• fire
• explosion
• overheating

Affected units

188,520

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