Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 7, 2016
Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS)
Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalled Allura Xper with release R8.2: Allura Xper FD10, 722026; Allura Xper FD10/10, 722027; A… - a moderate-severity action.
Allura Xper with release R8.2: Allura Xper FD10, 722026; Allura Xper FD10/10, 722027; A… was recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation in September 7, 2016. Reason: Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS). Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2669-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Electronics North America Corporation issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS).
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2669-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2669-2016) was formally reported on September 7, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 7, 2016. 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 1536 devices (includes both Allura and UNIQ).
The documented reason for this recall is: Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS) Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide, Canada, Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria CHILE China Colombia Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic …. 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
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
1536 devices (includes both Allura and UNIQ)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Allura Xper with release R8.2: Allura Xper FD10, 722026; Allura Xper FD10/10, 722027; Allura Xper FD20, 722028; Allura Xper FD20/10 biplane, 722029; Allura Xper FD10 OR Table, 722033; Allura Xper FD10/10 OR Table, 722034; Allura Xper FD20 OR Table, 722035; Allure Xper FD20/20 , 722038; Allura Xper FD20/20 biplane OR Table, 722039; Allura Xper FD20/15, 722058; Allura Xper FD20/15 OR Table, 722059
Increase in the failure rate of certain low-voltage DC power supplies (DCPS)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2669-2016 |
| Date reported | September 7, 2016 |
| Date initiated | July 7, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
| Firm location | Andover, MA |
| Affected scope | 1536 devices (includes both Allura and UNIQ) |
| Distribution | Nationwide, Canada, Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Bangladesh Belgium Brazil Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria CHILE China Colombia Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt Finl… |
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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