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Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva FD Software release: PBL 6.1.1 Product Code 708037 Product Usage: The Philips MultiDiagnost

FDA device recall Z-0936-2012 · posted 2012-02-02 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Reason for recall
The skin dose and skin dose rate values are calculated using an incorrect point of reference. Therefore, the AKR as displayed and stored in patient records is too low, although the dose as received by the patient is not affected.
Action taken
Philips Healthcare issued on January 9, 2012 a mandatory Field Safety Notice to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem description, hazard involved and actions that should be taken by the customer/user. The letter contains important information for the continued safe and proper use of the equipment. Customers were instructed to review the following information with all members of there staff and retain a copy with the equipment "Instruction for Use". For information or support concerning this notice contact your local Philips representative 866-767-2822.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
IZI
Quantity affected
28 units (US)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution (USA) including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, KS, LA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, VT, WA and WV
Date initiated
2012-01-09
Date posted
2012-02-02
Date terminated
2017-02-13
Location
Andover, MA

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RecordFirmDate
MULTIDIAGNOST ELEVA (K050151)Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc.2005-02-09