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Philips Collimators, Model numbers: 9896 010 00614, 9896 010 00615, 9804 607 00301, and 9804 602 83501. Product is a Col

FDA device recall Z-0739-2007 · posted 2007-06-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
Reason for recall
The Collimator field-defining light beam does not meet the light field contrast ratio requirement of 4:1. System is non-compliant with performance standard (1020.31 (d)(2)(iii) 21 CFR
Action taken
Firm issued letter on 03/20/2007 to consignees advising them that firm representatives will contact consignee to replace collimators at no charge.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
IZW
Quantity affected
6
Distribution
Nationwide; Units were distributed to hospitals, radiologists, and health care clinics in IA, LA, ND, PA, and TX, and Washington DC.
Date initiated
2007-03-15
Date posted
2007-06-14
Date terminated
2010-11-15
Location
Bothell, WA

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