PageWriterRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 5 models of PageWriter by Philips Medical Systems Hsg in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 39 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between May 16, 2018 and Sep 25, 2026 — classified as 1 death, 3 injuries, 35 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect Measurement” (6 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported PageWriter problems

PageWriter models

5 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• PageWriter PageWriter TC70 Cardiograph

  ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
  1 death18 reports
• PageWriter PageWriter TC50 Cardiograph

  ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
  9 reports
• PageWriter PageWriter TC30 Cardiograph

  ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
  5 reports
• PageWriter PageWriter TC20 Cardiograph

  ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH,AMBULATORY(WITHOUT ANALYSIS)
  4 reports
• PageWriter PageWriter TC35 Cardiograph

  Electrocardiograph
  3 reports

Recent PageWriter adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Incorrect Measurement

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50906316 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Incorrect Measurement

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50763012 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Incorrect Measurement

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50678941 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 3, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50123109 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 3, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50111968 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25860502 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 10, 2026Sparking

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25785612 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 11, 2026Incorrect Measurement; High Readings

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE TC70 MONITOR WAS DISPLAYING ERRONEOUS INFORMATION, SPECIFICALLY A PERSISTENT ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (A-FIB) READING ON PATIENTS WHO WERE SUBSEQUENTLY CLINICALLY ASSESSED AND CONFIRMED NOT TO HAVE A-FIB. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24850630 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 6, 2026No Audible Prompt/Feedback

  PHILIPS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT ON THE PAGEWRITER TC20 CARDIOGRAPH INDICATING THE SPEAKER IS NOT FUNCTIONING AND COULD NOT PRODUCE AN AUDIBLE SOUND. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN USE ON PATIENT AT TIME OF EVENT, THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24793096 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 11, 2026Incorrect Measurement; Unable to Obtain Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ECG WAS NOT READING CORRECTLY. THE DEVICE WAS IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24575052 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 12, 2025No Audible Alarm; No Audible Alarm

  PHILIPS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT ON THE MX40 1.4 GHZ SMART HOPPING DEVICE INDICATING THAT, DURING EVALUATION AT BENCH REPAIR, THE DEVICE HAD NO SOUND. THE DEVICE WAS NOT IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT, THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23035625 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 30, 2025Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT, WHILE THE DEVICE IS ON, THE EARLY VUE VS30 VITALS MONITOR READS A FALSE SPO2 SATURATION RATE. THE DEVICE WAS IN CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. NO ADVERSE EVENT OR PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21935545 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 6, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

  PHILIPS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT ON THE PAGEWRITER TC70 CARDIOGRAPH INDICATING THAT THE WHEEL BROKE OFF THE EKG CART WHILE MOVING IT. THE DEVICE WAS IN USE ON PATIENT AT TIME OF EVENT, THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21080459 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 31, 2023Device Fell; Device Fell

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE HAD FALLEN AND WAS VERY DAMAGED; THE REAR COVER IS DAMAGED, SOME SCREWS HAVE BEEN LOST, AND THE POWER SUPPLY CONNECTING HAS BEEN DAMAGED AS WELL. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE DEVICE WAS IN CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME THE DEVICE FELL. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT OR PATIENT HARM REPORTED. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF THE FALL WAS AN ACCIDENTLY DROP, OR IF THE DEVICE FELL DUE TO A MOUNTING ISSUE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18041500 ↗
• InjurySep 13, 2023Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUSTOMER WANTS TO BE ABLE TO ALIAS ECG INTERPRETATION STATEMENTS AT ON THE TC50, SO THAT WHEN THE ER OR URGENT CARE PROVIDER SEES THE ECG PRINT OUT, THEY WILL SEE "ST CHANGES" INSTEAD OF "ST ELEVATION" WHICH ACTIVATES A STEMI PROTOCOL. THE RESULT IS THAT A NUMBER OF PATIENTS HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE CATH LAB, WITH SOME ACTUALLY MAKING IT TO THE TABLE, FOR NO REASON. PATIENT HAD AN UNNECESSARY INVASIVE CARDIAC PROCEDURE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 17739431 ↗

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