CLASS II Device recall · Reported 5 Aug 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Invivo Expression MRI Patient Monitoring System recalled
Philips Electronics North America is recalling Invivo Expression MRI Patient Monitoring System, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Jun 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2266-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71541
- Recalling firm
- Philips Electronics North America, Andover, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Jun 2015
- FDA classified
- 27 Jul 2015
- Reported
- 5 Aug 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Labeling Errors
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 17 Jun 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Jul 2015 | Classified by FDA | +40 days |
| 5 Aug 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The device's labeling inaccurately indicates Endotracheal as a body temperature application site. The FlexTEMP reusable temperature sensor is not intended to be used for endotracheal placement. The application site should be listed as Esophageal.
Product as listed by the FDA
Invivo Expression MRI Patient Monitoring System.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Alaska, Hawaii and the District of Columbia, and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The device's labeling inaccurately indicates Endotracheal as a body temperature application site. The FlexTEMP reusable temperature sensor is not intended to be used for endotracheal placement. The application site should be listed as Esophageal.
Which lots are affected?
Model Number 865214 (Invivo Expression MRI Patient Monitoring System) Devices with the FlexTEMP reusable temperature option installed (serial number range US31204918 through US42708744). Please note that not every serial number within the listed range has the temperature option. Devices without the temperature option are not affected by this Medical Device Correction. 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Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Alaska, Hawaii and the District of Columbia, and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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