Patient Monitors

Recalling firm
Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited
Product
Patient Monitors. [Device]. Model: Multiple Product numbers; Multiple Product numbers; Multiple Product numbers; Multiple Product numbers. Also covers: Patient Monitors; [MDR] IntelliVue Patient Monitors; [MDR] Efficia Patient Monitors
Reason
The manufacturer has received complaints that the IntelliVue monitors did not alarm. In some cases, these complaints alleged delayed patient treatment due to the monitors not alarming; and, in some cases, there were reports of severe patient harm or death. It was determined that in these instances the Alarms had been switched off for an infinite period, and the user may have been unaware that the alarms were off.
Classification
Class I
Category
medical device recall
Country
New Zealand
Agency
MEDSAFE
Recall date
2026-02-05
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
New Zealand - Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory

Official recall notice from MEDSAFE

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/35d871c1-a52f-4f29-b238-e3234b5ad72a