PageWriter TC20 — Class II medical device recall Z-0856-2019
Ongoing recall by Philips North America, LLC, reported 2019-02-27, distributed nationwide. Philips PageWriter TC cardiograph batteries which have reached end of life may overheat, causing the case to m
| Recall number | Z-0856-2019 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Philips North America, LLC, Andover, MA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2019-01-09 |
| Classified | 2019-02-21 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-02-27 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 14,067 |
| Reason classes | device malfunction |
Product
PageWriter TC20, Product 860332, Software revisions up to and including A.07.05.22 to evaluate the electrocardiogram of adult and pediatric patients
Reason for recall
Philips PageWriter TC cardiograph batteries which have reached end of life may overheat, causing the case to melt and/or the device to ignite, which can cause injury to patient or nearby users.
Machine access
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