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Philips Medical Systems, Inc. recalls Lithium Ion Battery M4605A and M4607A for use with IntelliVue Patient Monitors. The monitor is used for monitoring and
Recalled May 28, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1628-2014 · Philips Medical Systems
Hazard
The risk of battery failure increases with age, when a battery remains in use longer than 3 years after date of manufacture or 500 charge-discharge cycles. Such failure can result in overheating that in rare cases can cause the battery to ignite or explode. · FDA Class II
Units
188,520 devices
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - Including US Nationwide, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Netherlands, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Norway, Poland, Romania, Russia, China, Slovakia, Sweden, and Turkey.
Description
The risk of battery failure increases with age, when a battery remains in use longer than 3 years after date of manufacture or 500 charge-discharge cycles. Such failure can result in overheating that in rare cases can cause the battery to ignite or explode.
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(s)
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →