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Allura Xper FD 20/10 x-ray, and fluoroscopy

FDA device recall Z-0166-2007 · posted 2006-11-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
Reason for recall
Potential for generator to lock-up. Fluoroscopy and x-ray is no longer possible, and system must be restarted to be able to continue.
Action taken
On 10/12/06 the firm issued a letter to their consignees advising of the problem and how to avoid the problem by using specific image formats. If the system should lock up, consignees are to switch the system off and then restart. The firm will be conducting software upgrades to the devices once software is ready (estimated time for FD 10/10 is November 2006 and estimated time for FD 20/10 is January 2007). Later, the firm identified 8 additional units and issued a letter on 12/11/06 to affected customers.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
IZI
Quantity affected
19 devices
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2006-10-12
Date posted
2006-11-14
Date terminated
2010-09-24
Location
Bothell, WA

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RecordFirmDate
ALLURA XPER FD20 (K033737)Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc.2003-12-09