Recall of Device Recall EasyDiagnost

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
    54641
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0849-2010
  • Event Initiated Date
    2010-01-21
  • Event Date Posted
    2010-03-23
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-01-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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
    Radiologic Tilting Table - Product Code IXR
  • Reason
    Device failed to display appropriate labels indicating radiation symbol along with the required wording.
  • Action
    Urgent - Field Safety Notice letters, dated January 20 & 21, 2010, were sent to customers. The letter identified the affected products, gave a description of the problem & the hazard involved, stated how to identify affected products, actions to be taken by the customer or user, and actions planned by the firm. Customers are to make sure that the relevant safety precautions are observed and check their operators console (EEC) if the labeling is present as shown in the drawing. If the labeling is missing, a Philips rep should be contacted. For further information or support concerning the issue, a Philips rep should be contacted at 800-722-9377.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Site Numbers:   87031, 101955, 250297, 504826, 505057, 505063, 506644, 539519, 557749, 51711358, and 51711365.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Devices were distributed through out the US in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY.
  • Product Description
    EasyDiagnost. Multi-functional R/F systems used for general R/F, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography examinations.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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