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Philips Diagnost 94, Diagnost 96, Diagnost 97 Universal X-Ray System The Diagnost is a multifunctional, universal X~ray

FDA device recall Z-2765-2011 · posted 2011-07-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Reason for recall
Updated Instructions For Use: During an examination where the patient is positioned on a -rotatable- chair with knees pointed to the rear of the system, the patients lower legs or ankles may be injured/broken
Action taken
Philips Healthcare notified accounts by letter on April 18, 2011. The letter advised users of the problem and provided updated instructions for proper placement of the patient during the examination. An Updated Instruction For Use was provided. For further information and support customers were instructed to contact the Philips representative.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAA
Quantity affected
52 units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2011-04-18
Date posted
2011-07-08
Date terminated
2013-02-15
Location
Andover, MA

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