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Philips Lifeline Personal Help Button Pendant Classic and Slimline Style.

FDA device recall Z-0419-2010 · posted 2009-11-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Lifeline Inc
Reason for recall
Pendant Personal Help Button neck cord may not break away and if not will present a potential choking risk.
Action taken
Philips Lifeline initiated Safety Notification letters on 9/21/09 to users and advised of the potential choking risk of the Pendant Personal Help Button The firm recommends that users consult their health care providers to determine which style of emergency button, including those that are worn on the wrist, is most beneficial for them. A postage-paid reply envelope had been provided. Questions should be addressed to Philips at 1-877-221-8756 (Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 8 p.m. EST). Firm issued Press on 9/11/09. FDA Press issued 9/22/09
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
ILQ
Quantity affected
715,000
Distribution
Nationwide Canada
Date initiated
2009-09-11
Date posted
2009-11-25
Date terminated
2012-10-02
Location
Framingham, MA

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