Events

Recall of Device Recall Philips

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

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
    76810
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1820-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-03-22
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=154244
  • 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
    Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
  • Reason
    Due to a leak in the detector cooling system, cooling liquid may leak outside the drip tray of the chiller. if this occurs the liquid may drip onto electrical components in the r cabinet located in the technical room, which could lead to damage to the system and potentially cause thermal events such as a burning odor, smoke or fire.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified of the recall via letter sent on 3/22/2017. The letter explains the issue, actions that should be taken by the customer, and actions to be taken by Philips.

Device

Device Recall Philips
  • Model / Serial
    Devices with Laird Chiller.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide, worldwide including Canada
  • Product Description
    Allura Xper Release 8.2 (Laird chiller is always installed); Allura Xper FD10 722026; Allura Xper FD10/10 722027; Allura Xper FD20/10 biplane 722029; Allura Xper FD10 OR Table 722033; Allura Xper FD10/10 OR Table 722034; Allura Xper FD20/10 OR Table 722036; Allure Xper FD20/20 722038; Allura Xper FD20/20 biplane OR Table 722039
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Manufacturer

Philips Electronics North America Corporation
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Electronics North America Corporation, 3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover MA 01810-1032
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA