FDA Devices recall · Reported February 17, 2016
Philips Allura Xper FD20 Ceiling version only; 722028; imaging applications.
Normally, movement of the C-arc is initially stopped by the motor (holding torque) then by the electromagnetic brake, leading to a full stop of the C-arc. Because of improper adju…
Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalled Philips Allura Xper FD20 Ceiling version only; 722028; imaging applications. - a moderate-severity action.
Philips Allura Xper FD20 Ceiling version only; 722028; imaging applications. was recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation in February 17, 2016. Reason: Normally, movement of the C-arc is initially stopped by the motor (holding torque) then by the electromagneti…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0764-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Electronics North America Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Normally, movement of the C-arc is initially stopped by the motor (holding torque) then by the electromagneti….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- February 17, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0764-2016 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
Philips Allura Xper FD20 Ceiling version only; 722028; imaging applications.
Reason for recall
Normally, movement of the C-arc is initially stopped by the motor (holding torque) then by the electromagnetic brake, leading to a full stop of the C-arc. Because of improper adjustment and tolerances, when the C-arc is initially stopped in an unbalanced position, the air gap of the brake can become too large, resulting in continued C-arc movement (C-arc is looking for balanced position).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0764-2016 |
| Date reported | February 17, 2016 |
| Date initiated | November 3, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 15 subject to correction and removal |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution. US states of TN and IN and the countries of Australia, Belgium, Egypt, France, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, and Saudi Arabia. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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