FDA Device recall Z-2893-2018

Philips SureSigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, 863069 863070 863071 863072 863073 863074 The SureSigns VS3 monitor is for monitoring, recording…

• FDA Device
• Class II
• ongoing
• Published 2018-08-29

On 2018-08-29 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Philips SureSigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, 863069 863070 863071 863072 863073 863074 The SureSigns VS3 monitor is for monitoring, recording… by Philips Electronics North America, citing philips has received several reports in which monitors with lithium ion batteries that had exceeded their battery life expectancy have overheated or ignited. These batteries shoul….

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Product

Philips SureSigns VS3 Vital Signs Monitor, 863069 863070 863071 863072 863073 863074 The SureSigns VS3 monitor is for monitoring, recording and alarming of multiple physiological parameters of adults, pediatrics, and neonates in healthcare environments. Additionally, the monitor is intended for use in transport situations within a healthcare facility.

Reason

Philips has received several reports in which monitors with lithium ion batteries that had exceeded their battery life expectancy have overheated or ignited. These batteries should be replaced every 3 years or upon reaching 300 charge-discharge cycles. Although the Philips SureSigns VS & VM Monitors and View Station (VSV) can display actual information on either or both battery age and charge-discharge cycles, the existing labeling does not include full instructions on how to use this information to determine when to replace the battery. An overheated battery may in turn cause the device case to overheat and possibly melt or cause the device to ignite, which can cause injury to a patient, nearby users, or cause damage to property.

Identifiers

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

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Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2893-2018%22

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