Events

Recall of Device Recall BV212

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Medical Systems Sales & Service Region No. America.

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
    29855
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1457-04
  • Event Initiated Date
    2004-07-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2004-09-15
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2006-02-09
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=34666
  • 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
    System, X-Ray, Mobile - Product Code IZL
  • Reason
    Potential for c-arm to move due to loose screws.
  • Action
    Beginning on 7/20/04 the firm sent a letter dated 7/19/04 via certified mail. Mailing was completed 7/27/04. The letter advises customers of the problem, advises how to determine of the screws are loose, and if so to contact Philips. The letter also advises that a respresentative will visit each consignee to inspect and correct the problem.

Device

Device Recall BV212

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems Sales & Service Region No. America
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Medical Systems Sales & Service Region No. America, 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell WA 98021
  • Source
    USFDA