Philips Allura Xper FD20 Ceiling version only; 722028; imaging applications.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0764-2016) was formally reported on February 17, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 3, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Electronics North America Corporation is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records indicate 15 subject to correction and removal units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 10 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.