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FDA device recall Z-1895-2008 · posted 2008-09-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
Reason for recall
Bright artifacts may appear on a patient image from a previous exposure, which might lead to a misdiagnosis.
Action taken
On 4/08/08, the firm notified customers by letter, sent by certified mail. The letter explained the recall and advised customers of the following: "If direct radiation reaches the detector, the collimation should be not too tight, such that the area of direct radiation is larger than 30 mm x 30 mm. (1.2 inch by 1.2 inch). The reason is that a minimum area is needed to detect and prevent memory artifact... All possibly affected products in the field will be upgraded with FCO 71200026 to resolve the issue." Contact Sarah Baxter at 425-487-7665 or Philips Call Center at 800-722-9377, #5, #2 if you have questions.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
KPR
Quantity affected
10 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution -- including states of SC, MN, CA, GA, TX, NY, OR and UT.
Date initiated
2008-04-08
Date posted
2008-09-16
Date terminated
2011-06-07
Location
Bothell, WA

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PHILIPS ESSENTA DR (K070528)Philips Medical Systems GmbH, Dmc2007-03-09