Events

Recall of Philips Odyssey FX Workstations

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) 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
    27429
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0094-04
  • Event Initiated Date
    2003-09-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2003-11-06
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2008-10-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=29874
  • 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, Image Processing, Radiological - Product Code LLZ
  • Reason
    Due to a software anomaly, an incorrect patient name may be transmitted with image to odyssey workstation.
  • Action
    The firm notified their affected consignees by letter on 9/15/2003. The customers were informed how to avoid the problem until a software upgrade is installed on the units.

Device

Philips Odyssey FX Workstations
  • Model / Serial
    All serial numbers / all models.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    The systems were installed at medical facilities located nationwide and worldwide.
  • Product Description
    Philips Odyssey FX Workstations, used with Axis, Irix, or Meridian Gamma Camera Systems.
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc, 595 Miner Rd, Cleveland OH 44143
  • Source
    USFDA