Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 30, 2014
The footboard of Patient support for stitching can be fixed in upper position. When the fix clamp (hook) is not correctly adjusted into its correct position, the footboard is not…
Philips Medical Systems, Inc. recalled Digital Diagnost, stationary radiographic system; Models: 712020/22/25/26/50/52/54/55/57… - a moderate-severity action.
Digital Diagnost, stationary radiographic system; Models: 712020/22/25/26/50/52/54/55/57… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems, Inc. in April 30, 2014. Reason: The footboard of Patient support for stitching can be fixed in upper position. When the fix clamp (hook) is …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1503-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Medical Systems, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The footboard of Patient support for stitching can be fixed in upper position. When the fix clamp (hook) is ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1503-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1503-2014) was formally reported on April 30, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 17, 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 985 devices.
The documented reason for this recall is: The footboard of Patient support for stitching can be fixed in upper position. When the fix clamp (hook) is not correctly adjusted into its correct position, the footboard is not securely held. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide: US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WY / Worldwide including Canada & Mexico. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
985 devices
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Digital Diagnost, stationary radiographic system; Models: 712020/22/25/26/50/52/54/55/57/60/62/80/81/82/85
The footboard of Patient support for stitching can be fixed in upper position. When the fix clamp (hook) is not correctly adjusted into its correct position, the footboard is not securely held.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1503-2014 |
| Date reported | April 30, 2014 |
| Date initiated | March 17, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 985 devices |
| Distribution | Nationwide: US: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, WY / Worldwide including Canada & Mexico |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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