Respironics, Inc. SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor. The monitor is intended for use in the continuous monitoring of respiration and heart rate of infant patients in a home or hospital environment. The monitor detects and alarms for periods of central apnea and high or low heart rates. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor. The monitor is intended for use in the continuous monitoring of respiration and heart rate of infant patients in a home or hospital environment. The monitor detects and alarms for periods of central apnea and high or low heart rates.
Brand
Respironics, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model Number 4002, Serial Numbers 3000033364 through 3000038740 and Model Number 4003, Serial Numbers 3000033364 through 3000038740.
Products Sold
Model Number 4002; Serial Numbers 3000033364 through 3000038740 and Model Number 4003; Serial Numbers 3000033364 through 3000038740.
Respironics, Inc. is recalling SmartMonitor 2 Infant Apnea Monitor. The monitor is intended for use in the continuous monitoring due to Audible alarm failure.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Audible alarm failure.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A notification letter dated April 23, 2009 was issued to consignees informing them of the issue. Consignees were instructed to locate the affected units in their inventory and return them to Philips Children's Medical Ventures-Youngwood Service. Any units that were shipped by consignees to their customers are to be retrieved and returned to Respironics. Consignees were also instructed to complete the enclosed Business Reply Form and Serial Number Reconciliation List and fax to Stericycle at 888-345-5369 or email to respironics1985@stericycle.com. For questions and additional information about the recall, contact Stericycle Customer Service by calling at 888-345-4630.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026