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Philips eCareManager System, Model 865325, software versions 3.7, 3.7.1 and 3.8. Product Usage: The Philips eCareManager

FDA device recall Z-1474-2012 · posted 2012-04-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Visicu, Inc.
Reason for recall
Three versions of software for the eCareManager failed to display anticoagulants on the medications screen. The problem arose due to an unexpected change in the National Drug Data File.
Action taken
Philips notified all affected customers via a preliminary email message advising them of the issue. An URGENT - Field Safety Notice follow-up letter was mailed to all customers on February 22, 2012. This letter identified the affected product, described the problem and circumstances in which it can occur; recommend actions the customer should take to prevent risks for patients, and list the actions planned by Philips to correct the problem. For questions contact Philips eICU Customer Support 877-374-2872.
Root cause
Software change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
MSX
Quantity affected
12
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution (USA) including states of MA, MO, WI, AR, AZ, PA, SD, VA, and IN.
Date initiated
2012-02-22
Date posted
2012-04-27
Date terminated
2012-07-06
Location
Baltimore, MD

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
MODIFICATION TO: ARGUS SYSTEM-CONTINUOUS EXPERT CARE NETWORK W/SMART ALRAMS (K012171)Visicu, Inc.2001-07-24
ARGUS SYSTEM-CONTINUOUS EXPERT CARE NETWORK (K001972)Visicu, Inc.2000-10-27