Recall of Device Recall Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva FD (MDFD)

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
    60936
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0936-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-01-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-02-02
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-02-13
  • 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
    System, x-ray, angiographic - Product Code IZI
  • Reason
    The skin dose and skin dose rate values are calculated using an incorrect point of reference. therefore, the akr as displayed and stored in patient records is too low, although the dose as received by the patient is not affected.
  • Action
    Philips Healthcare issued on January 9, 2012 a mandatory Field Safety Notice to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem description, hazard involved and actions that should be taken by the customer/user. The letter contains important information for the continued safe and proper use of the equipment. Customers were instructed to review the following information with all members of there staff and retain a copy with the equipment "Instruction for Use". For information or support concerning this notice contact your local Philips representative 866-767-2822.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Software release: PBL 6.1.1
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution (USA) including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, KS, LA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, VT, WA and WV
  • Product Description
    Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva FD Software release: PBL 6.1.1 || Product Code 708037 || Product Usage: || The Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva system is intended to be used as a multifunctional/universal system. General R/F, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be performed along with more specialized interventional applications. This includes the following general areas: Digestive system, Skeletal system, Urinary system, Reproductive system, Respiratory system, Circulatory system, and Various: Arthrograms, Myelograms, Facet joint injections, Discography, Sialography.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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