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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Foot Switches used with Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector; Product Codes: 708037, 708038 Product The Allura Xper FD Series are intended for use on human patients to perform: Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures.

Reported: April 24, 2019 Initiated: February 19, 2019 #Z-1140-2019

Product Description

Foot Switches used with Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector; Product Codes: 708037, 708038 Product The Allura Xper FD Series are intended for use on human patients to perform: Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures.

Reason for Recall

Additional units have been identified for previous recall Z-1280-2016 (RES 69339): If a Footswitch is frequently used on a non-flat surface or in the pedestal, the footswitch pedals may get bent. This might cause an intermittent or continuous inability of making live fluoroscopy images or exposures.

Details

Units Affected
7209 total
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of CA, FL, MI, OR, PA, TX and WA.
Location
Best, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Foot Switches used with Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector; Product Codes: 708037, 708038 Product The Allura Xper FD Series are intended for use on human patients to perform: Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures.. Recalled by Philips Medical Systems Nederlands. Units affected: 7209 total.
Why was this product recalled?
Additional units have been identified for previous recall Z-1280-2016 (RES 69339): If a Footswitch is frequently used on a non-flat surface or in the pedestal, the footswitch pedals may get bent. This might cause an intermittent or continuous inability of making live fluoroscopy images or exposures.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 24, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1140-2019.