Recall of Device Recall Philips XRE, the dictation editor system included in the Philips XIRIS 8.1.50

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

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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
    68262
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1646-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-05-05
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-05-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-04-28
  • 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
    Medical device data system - Product Code OUG
  • Reason
    When using xiris rio version (8.1.50.0) in conjuncture with isite pacs a synchronization error can occur and if not noticed, information for the incorrect patient may be displayed.
  • Action
    Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice dated May 5, 2014. to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised of the synchronization problem and request that a copy of this notification be kept with the equipment instructions for use. The document goes on to outline the affected product, the problems and conditions when it can occur. A photo of the label for easy identity the actions to be taken are provided. Philips is informing users of the issue via the notification and will deploy a software correction to all customers when available. Questions may be directed to Philips reps or Care at 1-866-946-4701 or OneEMSProd@philips.com

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Model XIRIS 8.1 version XIRIS 8.1.50.0
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US including the states of FL and TX and the countries Canada and South Africa.
  • Product Description
    Philips XRE, the dictation editor system included in the Philips XIRIS 8.1.50 || XIRIS is a radiology information system (RIS) is a computer system that assist radiology services in the storing, manipulating and retrieving of patient information. This included patient scheduling and tracking and workflow and reporting management.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Healthcare Informatics, Inc., 4100 E 3rd Ave Ste 101, Foster City CA 94404-4819
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA