Events

Recall of Allura Xper FD20/10

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    44959
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0330-2008
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-12-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-05-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=64650
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Angiographic x-ray system - Product Code IZI
  • Reason
    Inaccurate anatomical measurements when using the optional smartmask feature.
  • Action
    The recalling firm sent customers an Urgent Device Correction notification letter dated 09/21/07 via certified mail - return receipt requested. This notification provided a short term work around for the device defect. For a permanent fix, the recalling firm is developing software update to check for mismatch at the start of a subtracted fluoroscopy run, and will contact customers to schedule an install. Installation is expected to begin 10/2007 and be completed 06/2008.

Device

Allura Xper FD20/10
  • Model / Serial
    Serial numbers affected:  18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 52, 54, 56, 67, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 82, 84, 94, 99, 100, 102, 103, 106, 108, 112, 113, 116, 124, 125, 126, 131, 133, 141, 142, 148, 154, 157, 173, 174, 176, 178, 187, 191, 192, 197, 199, 212, and 691.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide
  • Product Description
    Allura Xper FD20/10, Release 1.2, Philips Medical Systems, Bothell, WA 98021
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips, 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell WA 98021-8431
  • Source
    USFDA