Events

Recall of Device Recall URO Diagnost MRF

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Medical Systems Nederlands.

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
    79783
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1604-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2018-03-26
  • 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=163429
  • 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
    Table, radiographic, tilting - Product Code IXR
  • Reason
    The fixation of the upper and lower tilt actuator, of the md-eleva system might break off and the table will start to rotate from 0 to + 90 i- 90 degree with high speed. this rotating movement cannot be stopped by the user.
  • Action
    The firm, BU IGT Systems, sent an "URGENT- Field Safety Notice" letter dated 3/23/2018 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to stop using the system and call your Philips representative if the following situations occurs: -the table height or tilt movement is not working. - you notice a cracking or snapping sound during system operation. - you experience a blockade in the table height or tilt movement during system movements. -the system is having an unexpected collision or the system had an unexpected collision in the past 2 months. - you have used a CPR stand that obstructed the system, or - you notice any (other) unusual system behavior beyond the normal use of the system. The customers should also avoid collisions with the table and base stand of the system by ensuring that no obstacles are placed around the system. In addition, ensure that all staff with access to the affected systems are informed of the content of this Field Safety Notice. The firm stated: -All possibly affected products in the field will be corrected by means of a field change order free of charge. -A firm representative will replace affected material on the upper and lower tilt actuator in the affected systems. -You will be contacted by our local Philips representative to schedule this corrective action. -This action will start effective April 2018. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative: Technical Support Line: 1-800-722- 9377, 8am to 8pm (EST) Monday thru Friday.

Device

Device Recall URO Diagnost MRF
  • Model / Serial
    System Serial # 8 14 1 64 15 4 3 7 18 48 16 2 59 60 17 11  13 21 5
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and countries of: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Farce Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jersey, Jordan, Korea, Republic of, Latvia, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    708033 URODiagnost || As a multifunctional universal imaging application system, General RJF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be Performed along with more specialized interventional applications on human patients.
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Medical Systems Nederlands

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems Nederlands
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Medical Systems Nederlands, Veenpluis 4-6, Best Netherlands
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA