Events

Recall of Device Recall TraumaDiagnost

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
    71764
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0766-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-07-22
  • 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=138999
  • 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, stationary - Product Code KPR
  • Reason
    If arm is not fastened securely it could fall down.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified of the recall via letter sent certified return receipt on 7/22/2015. The letter informs customers that the Instruction for Use (IFU) requires the operator not to use the system and call for service, if a mechanical defect or malfunction is suspected. In this case, it is recommended not to position the Ceiling suspension with the Trauma arm directly above a patient as long as this Field Change Order is not yet installed. Philips plans to repair the affected systems. A Philips Service Engineer will contact customers as soon as the Field Action Kit is ready to be implemented. For questions, contact your local representative or use the Technical Support Line at 1-800-722-9377. When communicating with Philips regarding this issue, please reference Field Change Order 72000014.

Device

Device Recall TraumaDiagnost
  • Model / Serial
    All TraumaDiagnost products that were delivered before the week of July 2, 2007.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Distributed in the states of NY, WI, MA, AL, FL, GA, RI, CA, KS, and TX, and the countries of Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, and Switzerland.
  • Product Description
    Philips Healthcare TraumaDiagnost; Codes: 72001, 720011, 720013, 720020; A radiological examination unit for emergency work and routine skeletal diagnosis.
  • 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