Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 6, 2016
Loss of key image functionality due to a bent pedal of the Footswitch.
Philips Medical Systems, Inc. recalled Foot Switches used with the following systems: Philips Allura Xper Systems; 722001 Allura… — a moderate-severity action.
Foot Switches used with the following systems: Philips Allura Xper Systems; 722001 Allura… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems, Inc. in April 6, 2016. Reason: Loss of key image functionality due to a bent pedal of the Footswitch.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1280-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — Loss of key image functionality due to a bent pedal of the Footswitch..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1280-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1280-2016) was formally reported on April 6, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 24, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Medical Systems, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 4180 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: Loss of key image functionality due to a bent pedal of the Footswitch. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to: CZECH REPUBLIC ALBANIA ALGERIA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZARBAIJAN BAHAMAS BANGLADESH BELGIUM BRAZIL BULGARIA CAYMAN ISLANDS CHILE CHINA…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4180 devices
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Foot Switches used with the following systems: Philips Allura Xper Systems; 722001 AlluraXperFDlO C, 722002 Allura Xper FD1O F, 722003 Allura Xper FD1O, 722005 Allura Xper FD1O/10, 722006 Allura Xper FD2O, 722008 Allura Xper FD2O Biplane, 722010 Allura Xper FD1O, 722011 Allura Xper FD1O/10, 722012 Allura Xper FD2O, 722013 Allura XPER FD2O BIPLANE, 722014 Allura Xper FD1O OR Table, 722015 Allura Xper FD2O OR Table, 722019 Allura Xper FD1O/10 OR Table, 722020 Allura Xper FD2O Biplane OR Table, 722022 Allura Xper FD1O OR Table, 722023 Allura Xper FD2O OR Table, 722024 Allura Xper FD1O/10 OR Table, 722025 Allura Xper FD2O Biplane OR Table, 722026 Allura Xper FD1O, 722027 Allura Xper FD1O/10, 722028 Allura Xper FD2O, 722029 Allura Xper FD2O/10, 722031 Allura CV2O, 722033 Allura Xper FD1O OR Table, 722034 Allura Xper FD1O/10 OR Table, 722035 Allura Xper FD2O OR Table, 722036 Allura Xper FD2O/10 OR Table, 722038 Allura Xper FD2O/20, 722039 Allura Xper FD2O/20 OR Table, 722058 Allura Xper FD20115, 722059 Allura Xper FD2O/15 OR Table, 722123 Field extensions Xper cardio systems, 722124 Field extensions Xper vascular systems, 722126 SmartPath to AlluraClarity cardio, 722127 SmartPath to AlluraClarity vascular, 722133 Field ext. Xper cardio systems R7.6, 722134 Field ext. Xper vascular systems R7.6, 722400 Cardio Vascular-Allura Centron, 889006 Diamond Select Allura Xper FD1 0 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. Tis included, e.g., peripheral, cerebral, thoracic and abdominal angiography, as well as PTAs, stent placements, embolisations and thrombolysis. Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional and minimally invasive procedures (such as PTCA, stent placing, atherectomies), pacemaker implantations, and electrophysiology (EP). Non-vascular interventions such as drainages, biopsies and vertebroplasties procedures. Additionally: The Allura Xper FD series is compatible with a hybrid Operating Room. FD10 is compatible with specific magnetic navigation systems
Loss of key image functionality due to a bent pedal of the Footswitch.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1280-2016 |
| Date reported | April 6, 2016 |
| Date initiated | September 24, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 4180 devices |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Internationally to: CZECH REPUBLIC ALBANIA ALGERIA ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZARBAIJAN BAHAMAS BANGLADESH BELGIUM BRAZIL BULGARIA CAYMAN ISLANDS CHILE CHINA COLUMBIA COSTA RI… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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