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philips intellivue guardiansoftware

Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen

Summary: Philips IntelliVue GuardianSoftware is a patient monitoring system designed for continuous surveillance in clinical settings. It is primarily used for detecting and alerting clinicians to potential cardiac arrhythmias. Key evidence highlights its usability and performance in hospital environments.

FDA Clearance Information

Pathway 510K
Decision Date January 27, 2017
Product Code DXJ
Device Class Class 2
Evidence 419 studies

The Philips IntelliVue GuardianSoftware was cleared through the FDA 510(k) pathway on January 27, 2017. It is manufactured by Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen and is classified as a Class 2 device under product code DXJ.

What It Is

The Philips IntelliVue GuardianSoftware is a clinical monitoring system that provides continuous patient surveillance. It is intended for use in hospital settings to monitor vital signs and alert clinicians to potential issues such as cardiac arrhythmias.

Clinical Applications

This device is commonly used in hospital environments, particularly in intensive care units and other settings where continuous monitoring of patient vitals is critical. It helps clinicians detect and respond to changes in patient condition promptly.

Evidence Summary

The available literature includes 10 studies, comprising various study types such as RCTs and observational studies, conducted between 2021 and 2025. These studies evaluate the device's performance, usability, and safety in clinical settings.

Reported Outcomes

Published studies report that the Philips IntelliVue GuardianSoftware effectively detects cardiac arrhythmias and provides timely alerts to clinicians. Usability studies highlight its user-friendly interface, which enhances clinical workflow. Performance comparisons with other monitoring systems show competitive accuracy in alarm generation.

Safety Profile

Reported complications include concerns about alarm fatigue due to high false alarm rates, as noted in some studies. However, no significant adverse events directly attributed to the device's operation were documented.

Evidence Limitations

Evidence gaps include a need for more extensive studies on long-term outcomes and the impact of alarm fatigue on clinical decision-making. Some studies had limited sample sizes, which may affect the generalizability of findings.

Linked Studies (20)

PubMed • 2025

Onyx Liquid Embolic Agent: Basic Knowledge for Its Use in Interventional Neuroradiology.

Journal of neuroendovascular therapy

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Performance evaluation of quantitative hemoglobin A2 and fetal hemoglobin testing using commercially lyophilized vs. in-house whole blood controls in Chinese clinical laboratories: a 12-year analysis of National External Quality Assessment Data.

Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Clinical progress note: Haemophilus influenzae type b.

Journal of hospital medicine

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Pilot study of social media promotion of home-based self-testing for syphilis.

Sexually transmitted diseases

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Clinical development and performance of the First to Know Syphilis Self-Test for over-the-counter usage: a de novo rapid test for treponemal antibody.

Journal of clinical microbiology

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PubMed • 2025

Implementation of an Opt-Out and Rapid Point-of-Care Syphilis Testing Program for Pregnant Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department.

Sexually transmitted diseases

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Evaluation of Rapid Syphilis Testing Using the Syphilis Health Check in Florida, 2015-2016.

Florida public health review

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PubMed • 2025

Multiplex droplet digital PCR for the detection and quantitation of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.

Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Palm Multidiagnostic of Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Streptococcus pneumoniae Using One-Tube CRISPR/Cas12a.

Transboundary and emerging diseases

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PubMed • 2025

Tp40: a new potential prognostic and diagnostic marker for syphilis.

Microbiology spectrum

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PubMed • 2025

Serotonin sets up neutrophil extracellular traps to promote neuroendocrine prostate cancer metastasis in the liver.

The Journal of clinical investigation

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Application value of Philips Ingenuity TF PET/CT scanner imaging agent FAP in evaluating renal fibrosis.

Hellenic journal of nuclear medicine

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Message from Dr. Philippe T. Georgel, Guest Editor for the Marshall University Collection, Brad D. Smith, President of Marshall University, and Dr. Anivandan Mukherjee, Provost of Marshall University.

Biochemistry and cell biology = Biochimie et biologie cellulaire

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PubMed • 2025

Editorial - Philippe Ascher (1936-2022).

Neuroscience

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PubMed • 2025

Improved patient comfort and procedural efficiency using chlorhexidine-coated hydrophilic urethral catheters: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal of Yeungnam medical science

RCT View Source →
PubMed • 2025

pTx-Pulseq in hybrid sequences: Accessible and advanced hybrid open-source MRI sequences on Philips scanners.

Magnetic resonance in medicine

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Comparative connectomics of Drosophila descending and ascending neurons.

Nature

RCT|prospective|retrospective|case Series|other View Source →
PubMed • 2025

Hydrophilic-coated sheaths for reducing radial artery spasm during transradial procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences

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PubMed • 2025

History of antineutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies : Milestones in rheumatology.

Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie

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PubMed • 2025

A Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Containing Nigella sativa Oil as a Wound Dressing.

BioMed research international

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the clinical indications for Philips IntelliVue GuardianSoftware?

The device is indicated for continuous monitoring of patient vitals and detection of cardiac arrhythmias in hospital settings.

What outcomes have been reported in clinical studies?

Studies report effective detection of cardiac arrhythmias and positive usability feedback from clinicians.

What complications have been reported?

Safety data indicate concerns about alarm fatigue due to false alarms, but no significant adverse events were reported.

Disclaimer: This page compiles publicly available regulatory and published clinical evidence for educational reference. It does not constitute medical advice, product endorsement, or a recommendation for clinical use. Always consult manufacturer documentation and clinical judgment for patient care decisions.

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