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FDA Devices recall · Reported October 10, 2012

Philips Digital Diagnost with patient carriage Model: 712050 with serial number range from 00 000 00 to 09 000 543. Product Usage: Stationary radiographic System

Hook does not securely hold the footplate in vertical position, causing the footplate to disengage and may fall on patient or operator

Recall #
Z-2494-2012
Affected scope
536 units
Initiated
September 12, 2012
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Philips Healthcare Inc. recalled Philips Digital Diagnost with patient carriage Model: 712050 with serial number range f… - a moderate-severity action.

Philips Digital Diagnost with patient carriage Model: 712050 with serial number range f… was recalled by Philips Healthcare Inc. in October 10, 2012. Reason: Hook does not securely hold the footplate in vertical position, causing the footplate to disengage and may fa…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2494-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Philips Healthcare Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Hook does not securely hold the footplate in vertical position, causing the footplate to disengage and may fa….

Moderate
severity level
536 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
October 10, 2012
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2494-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2494-2012) was formally reported on October 10, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 12, 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 536 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Hook does not securely hold the footplate in vertical position, causing the footplate to disengage and may fall on patient or operator Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of :Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, , France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zeala…. 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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Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

536 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

Philips Digital Diagnost with patient carriage Model: 712050 with serial number range from 00 000 00 to 09 000 543. Product Usage: Stationary radiographic System

Reason for recall

Hook does not securely hold the footplate in vertical position, causing the footplate to disengage and may fall on patient or operator

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2494-2012
Date reported October 10, 2012
Date initiated September 12, 2012
Recalling firm Philips Healthcare Inc.
Firm location Andover, MA
Affected scope 536 units
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of :Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, , France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

536 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Philips Digital Diagnost with patient carriage Model: 712050 with serial number range from 00 000 00 to 09 000 543. Product Usage: Stationary radiographic System. Recalled by Philips Healthcare Inc.. Units affected: 536 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Hook does not securely hold the footplate in vertical position, causing the footplate to disengage and may fall on patient or operator
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 10, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2494-2012.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of :Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, , France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan. Thailand, Turkey,United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-2494-2012) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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