FDA Devices recall · Reported January 17, 2018
CombiDiagnost R90 Image-Intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system CombiDiagnost R90 is a multi-functional general R/F system. It is suitable for all routine radiography and fluoroscopy exams, including specialist areas like angiography or pediatric work, excluding mammography
The tube adapter-plate green/yellow protective earthing (PE) wire was removed. and spacers with different thickness were used to position pre-loc ring in respect to focal spot in…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalled CombiDiagnost R90 Image-Intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system CombiDiagnost R90 is a m… - a moderate-severity action.
CombiDiagnost R90 Image-Intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system CombiDiagnost R90 is a m… was recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation in January 17, 2018. Reason: The tube adapter-plate green/yellow protective earthing (PE) wire was removed. and spacers with different th…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0330-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Electronics North America Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The tube adapter-plate green/yellow protective earthing (PE) wire was removed. and spacers with different th….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 10 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- January 17, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0330-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
CombiDiagnost R90 Image-Intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system CombiDiagnost R90 is a multi-functional general R/F system. It is suitable for all routine radiography and fluoroscopy exams, including specialist areas like angiography or pediatric work, excluding mammography
Reason for recall
The tube adapter-plate green/yellow protective earthing (PE) wire was removed. and spacers with different thickness were used to position pre-loc ring in respect to focal spot in specified distance.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0330-2018 |
| Date reported | January 17, 2018 |
| Date initiated | October 19, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 10 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution and to the countries of : France, Germany, Luxembourg and New Zealand. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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