Philips North America is recalling 545 IntelliVue Patient Monitors, including models MX400, MX430, MX450, MX500, and MX550, because of a defect where the ground bolt in the power supply can break. This defect was discovered during production and can lead to a loss of electrical grounding, which may interfere with the device's ability to handle electromagnetic emissions. Only devices shipped after April 26, 2024, are affected by this recall. Consumers should contact Philips or their healthcare provider for further instructions on how to handle affected monitors.
A broken ground bolt causes a loss of electrical grounding, which can negatively affect the monitor's electromagnetic immunity. This could lead to device malfunction or interference with other medical equipment in the vicinity, potentially impacting patient monitoring accuracy.
Manufacturer notification via letter.
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