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Philips Digital Diagnost Systems with Eleva software version 2.x and stitching option Intended use: Stationary radiograp

FDA device recall Z-1464-2012 · posted 2012-04-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Reason for recall
Potential misdiagnosis due to improperly automatically stitched images, improper image ruler handling.
Action taken
The firm, Philips Healthcare Imaging, issued an "URGENT-FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" dated March 30, 2012 to its customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the instructions carefully and to not use the Philips Image Ruler for measurements. The firm plans to supply an Addendum to the Instructions For Use and a Philips Service Engineer will contact the customer as soon as the Field Action Kit is ready to be implemented. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative or call 1-866-767-2822.
Root cause
Labeling design
Status
Terminated
Product code
MQB
Quantity affected
606 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Czech. Rep, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Guadeloupe, India, Indon
Date initiated
2012-04-03
Date posted
2012-04-26
Date terminated
2014-03-13
Location
Andover, MA

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