CareEventRecalls & reported problems
Philips Medical Systems Hsg · CareEvent is a distributed alarming solution. With CareEvent the Philips Alarm distribution solution includes rules and escalation levels to deliver the right alarm to the right caregiver with the right information on a mobile device. · Class 2
2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 4
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 2
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00884838099128), received between Nov 24, 2021 and May 11, 2026 — classified as 4 deaths, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Alarm System” (2 reports).
2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- Feb 28, 2024Open, Classified
It was found that the Care Assist mobile application (version 4.1.1 and earlier) would not play custom ringtones when iOS device screens were locked with a passcode.
Z-1387-2024 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · FDA record ↗
- Nov 28, 2023Open, Classified
Push notifications may fail to send to the user under certain conditions. This could potentially result in patient harm due to delay in detection of a change in patient condition.
Z-0732-2024 · Root cause: Software design · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Device Alarm System2
- No Audible Alarm2
- Wireless Communication Problem2
- Alarm Not Visible1
- Delayed Alarm1
- No Visual Prompts/Feedback1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information3
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Respiratory Arrest1
- Tachycardia1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 11, 2026Wireless Communication Problem
PHILIPS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT ON A CAREEVENT INDICATING A CONNECTION ERROR IN ALL TELEMETRY, CONNECTION ERROR ALSO COMES OUT IN THE CONTROL PANEL. IT SEEMS THAT EVERYTHING IS DOWN. THE DEVICE WAS IN USE ON A PATIENT AT TIME OF EVENT, THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25136162 ↗DeathFeb 6, 2025No Audible Alarm; No Audible Alarm
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE ALARMS DID NOT RING ON THE SMARTPHONE AND REQUESTED A LOG REVIEW. THE LOGS INDICATED THAT THE ALARMS OCCURRED ON THE MONITOR AND CENTRAL STATION AND WERE TRANSMITTED TO THE SMARTPHONE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS REQUESTED FOR FURTHER CLARIFICATION. THE DEVICE WAS IN CLINICAL USE AT TIME OF EVENT AND A PATIENT DIED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21322752 ↗DeathMar 22, 2024Delayed Alarm; Delayed Alarm
A USER REPORT FROM ANSM WAS RECEIVED, INDICATING AROUND 8PM, AN ASYSTOLE ALERT WAS GENERATED ON THE SMARTPHONE. THE USER DISCOVERED THE PATIENT ON THE FLOOR IN CARDIO-RESPIRATORY ARREST. THE INTENSIVIST WAS ALERTED AND CPR WAS INITIATED AT 8:02PM AND CONTINUED FOR 20 MINUTES; HOWEVER, RESUSCITATION WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AND THE PATIENT'S DEATH WAS DECLARED AT 8:22PM. THE DATA AT THE CENTRAL STATION WAS REVIEWED, REVEALING A RED ALARM FOR VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA WAS GENERATED AT 7:39PM, WHICH TRANSITIONED TO ASYSTOLE AT 7:48PM. THE TELEMETRY DEVICE WAS SEQUESTERED AS A PRECAUTION AND RELATED SMARTPHONES WERE DETERMINED TO BE COMPLIANT. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE CUSTOMER INDICATED THERE WAS A DELAY IN RECEIVING THE ALARMS AT THE PHONE; HOWEVER, A LOG REVIEW REVEALED THE ASYSTOLE WAS GENERATED AT 19:48:50PM, THE ALARM SOUNDED AT THE CENTRAL STATION, AND THE ALARM WAS TRANSMITTED TO THE PHONES AT 19:48:50PM. THE ALARM WAS SILENCED AT 19:50:56 PRIOR TO THE ALARM BEING ACCEPTED AT THE PHONE, WHICH INTERRUPTED THE ALARM TRANSMISSION PROCESS. BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A MALFUNCTION OF CAREEVENT WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE DEATH; HOWEVER, CLINICAL WORKFLOW, ALARM
Patient problems: Tachycardia
MAUDE report 18963712 ↗DeathDec 6, 2023No Audible Alarm; No Audible Alarm
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED RED ALARMS ARE NOT FLOWING TO THE CAREEVENT DEVICE/SYSTEM. THE DEVICE WAS IN USE ON A PATIENT. A PATIENT DEATH WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 18272721 ↗DeathNov 17, 2022Device Alarm System; Wireless Communication Problem; No Visual Prompts/Feedback; No Visual Prompts/Feedback
IT WAS REPORTED THE PATIENT MONITORING ALERTS RED AND YELLOW ARE NOT RECEIVED ON WAVEWARE SNPP PAGER IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE DEVICE WAS IN CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME THE ISSUE WAS DISCOVERED. A PATIENT DEATH OCCURRED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 15816047 ↗MalfunctionJan 1, 2022Alarm Not Visible; Alarm Not Visible
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT ALARMS FROM THEIR "BBRAUN" PUMPS WERE NOT SENDING ALARMS TO THE CENTRAL STATION FROM ONE ROOM.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13137443 ↗MalfunctionNov 24, 2021Device Alarm System; Device Alarm System
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT A PATIENT WENT INTO SEVERE DESATURATION AND THEY WERE UNSURE IF THE EVENT ALARMED WITHIN CAREEVENT.
Patient problems: Respiratory Arrest
MAUDE report 12872721 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.