Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported April 26, 2017
Due to a leak in the detector cooling system, cooling liquid may leak outside the drip tray of the chiller. If this occurs the liquid may drip onto electrical components in the R …
Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalled Allura Xper Release 8.2 (Laird chiller is always installed); Allura Xper FD10 722026; All… - a moderate-severity action.
Allura Xper Release 8.2 (Laird chiller is always installed); Allura Xper FD10 722026; All… was recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation in April 26, 2017. Reason: Due to a leak in the detector cooling system, cooling liquid may leak outside the drip tray of the chiller. I…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1820-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Electronics North America Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to a leak in the detector cooling system, cooling liquid may leak outside the drip tray of the chiller. I….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1820-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1820-2017) was formally reported on April 26, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 22, 2017. 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 list the affected scope as 6992 (total for all devices).
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to a leak in the detector cooling system, cooling liquid may leak outside the drip tray of the chiller. If this occurs the liquid may drip onto electrical components in the R cabinet located in the technical room, w… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide, worldwide including Canada. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
6992 (total for all devices)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Allura Xper Release 8.2 (Laird chiller is always installed); Allura Xper FD10 722026; Allura Xper FD10/10 722027; Allura Xper FD20/10 biplane 722029; Allura Xper FD10 OR Table 722033; Allura Xper FD10/10 OR Table 722034; Allura Xper FD20/10 OR Table 722036; Allure Xper FD20/20 722038; Allura Xper FD20/20 biplane OR Table 722039
Due to a leak in the detector cooling system, cooling liquid may leak outside the drip tray of the chiller. If this occurs the liquid may drip onto electrical components in the R cabinet located in the technical room, which could lead to damage to the system and potentially cause thermal events such as a burning odor, smoke or fire.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1820-2017 |
| Date reported | April 26, 2017 |
| Date initiated | March 22, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 6992 (total for all devices) |
| Distribution | Nationwide, worldwide including Canada |
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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