Events

Recall of Device Recall Digital Diagnost Rel 3

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Healthcare Inc..

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
    60323
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0313-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-11-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-11-30
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-01-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=105032
  • 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
    Solid state x-ray imager (flat panel/digital imager) - Product Code MQB
  • Reason
    Missing a small, metal protective cover on the bottom side of the control handle for the ceiling suspension. exposes printed circuit.
  • Action
    The firm, Philips Healthcare, sent a "URGENT - Field Safety Notice" letter dated October 25, 2011, to its customers. The notice describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed: Do not place your hand in the open slot below the Control Handle and ensure that no patient places his/her hands the opening; review the following information with all members of their staff who need to be aware of the contents of this communication, and retain a copy with the equipment instruction for use. Philips has issued a Field Change order instructing Service Engineers to check affected systems and install the cover where it is missing free of charge. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue call 978-659-4519.

Device

Device Recall Digital Diagnost Rel 3
  • Model / Serial
    S/N:  SN11000009 SN11000012 SN11000014 SN11000015 SN11000016 SN11000017 SN11000025 SN11000029 SN11000013 SN11000020 SN11000022 SN11000005 SN11000008 SN11000010 SN11000003 SN11000019 SN11000034 SN11000004 SN11000018 SN11000023 SN11000024 SN11000006 SN11000007 SN11000011 SN11000026 SN11000027 SN11000028 SN11000002
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: NC, SC, TX, and WV; and countries of: Australia, Austria,Canada, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland.
  • Product Description
    Philips Digital Diagnost Rel 3, a radiographic system, digital || Intended use: Radiographic system, digital
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Healthcare Inc.

Manufacturer

Philips Healthcare Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Healthcare Inc., 3000 Minuteman Road, Andover MA 01810
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA