The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2535-2014·Announced 2014-08-27

Philips IntelliSpace ECG System Recall Due to Inaccurate Patient Identifiers

Philips is recalling 11 IntelliSpace ECG Management Systems because imported Stress ECG records may contain inaccurate patient identifiers, posing a risk of misdiagnosis.

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 involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where the hazard is potential misdiagnosis and incorrect therapy, but no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling 11 units of the IntelliSpace ECG Management System, Model No. 860426. This recall affects systems equipped with software option C61, which is used to import ECGs from the Quinton Stress ECG System.

The recall is issued because the systems have the potential to import Stress ECG records that contain multiple and inaccurate patient identifiers, including patient name, patient ID (PID), and Medical Record Number (MRN). This defect creates the potential for misdiagnosis and incorrect therapy.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (specifically California, Georgia, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, and Oregon), Canada, and Spain. Specific serial numbers for the affected units are listed in the official recall documentation.

The recalled product

Product
Philips IntelliSpace ECG Management System, with software option C61 needed to import ECGs from the Quinton Stress ECG System. Model No. 860426
Affected units
11

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 (11)

  • Model No. 860426 Serial Numbers: US11400027
  • US31400041
  • US31400042
  • US31400044
  • US31400045
  • US31400046
  • US41400051
  • US51300008
  • US51400056
  • US81300016
  • USN1300020

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states: