Events

Recall of MD3

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

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
    35177
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0851-06
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-04-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2006-05-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-05-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=45461
  • 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
    X Ray System - Product Code JAA
  • Reason
    Potential for unexpected table movement.
  • Action
    On 4/6/06 the firm issued a letter to consignees advising of the problem. The letter advises consignees to conduct a test on their unit(s) for a possible short until the firm is able to upgrade the units.

Device

MD3
  • Model / Serial
    Site numbers 59515, 38929, 76329, 83654, 82673, 35471, 59524, 86146, 38922, 101151, 38714, 38716, 44865, 6847, 103855, 26071, 103856, 40941, 83047, 62502, 38266, 38422, X1198, 50317, 38289, 17669, 6931, X0917, 26019, 26020, 13661, 38418, 59571, 41462, 82721, 101782, 103209
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Units were distributed to hospitals and medical centers located throughou the US.
  • Product Description
    MD3 X-ray system
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips, 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell WA 98021-8431
  • Source
    USFDA