Philips Smart-hopping 2.0 AP 1.4 GHz. Patient Monitor.
FDA device recall Z-1033-2026 · posted 2026-01-08 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Philips North America Llc
- Reason for recall
- It was found that the MX40 device could not reconnect to the PIC iX when moving between Radiohead and Trident 1.4 GHz access points if the signal strength changed quickly.
- Action taken
- An URGENT Medical Device Correction notice, dated December 2025, was mailed to consignees. Risk mitigations to prevent the failure of devices to transmit data to central stations via the Smart-hopping network are outlined in the provided notification. The notice instructs consignees to share the provided communication with all clinical staff to review and understand, and to place the notice with documentation for affected devices. A Philips representative will contact consignees to arrange a software upgrade to E.10.03 (5.0.19.3) or greater, to correct the recall issues. Consignees with any questions should contact their local Philips representative or call 1-800-722-9377.
- Root cause
- Software design
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- MHX
- Quantity affected
- 13,470 Units
- Distribution
- US Nationwide distribution.
- Date initiated
- 2025-12-12
- Date posted
- 2026-01-08
- Location
- Cambridge, MA
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