Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 27, 2012
MultiDiagnost Eleva X--Ray system may have damage to System Cables from repeated movement
Philips Healthcare Inc. recalled Philips Multi Diagnost Eleva II with swivel cable Product Codes; 708032, 708036 Multi … - a moderate-severity action.
Philips Multi Diagnost Eleva II with swivel cable Product Codes; 708032, 708036 Multi … was recalled by Philips Healthcare Inc. in June 27, 2012. Reason: MultiDiagnost Eleva X--Ray system may have damage to System Cables from repeated movement. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1829-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Healthcare Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-MultiDiagnost Eleva X--Ray system may have damage to System Cables from repeated movement.
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1829-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1829-2012) was formally reported on June 27, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 21, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Healthcare Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Andover, MA. Federal records list the affected scope as 433 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: MultiDiagnost Eleva X--Ray system may have damage to System Cables from repeated movement Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Nationwide Foreign: Australia Austria Belgium Bharain Canada China Columbia Czech Republic Denmark Dutch Antilles Egypt Estonia Finland Fra…. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
433 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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MultiDiagnost Eleva X--Ray system may have damage to System Cables from repeated movement
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1829-2012 |
| Date reported | June 27, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 21, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Healthcare Inc. |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 433 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Nationwide Foreign: Australia Austria Belgium Bharain Canada China Columbia Czech Republic Denmark Dutch Antilles Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Hong K… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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