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Z-2862-2018Class II

DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 (Stitching Patient Support) 712026

Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH / initiated 2018-06-27 / Terminated / root cause: design

Philips Medical Systems Gmbh, DMC began a recall of DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 (Stitching Patient Support) 712026 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The hook does not securely hold the footplate in the vertical position. Therefore, the footplate can fall or swing down and injury operator or patient". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2862-2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH
Product
DigitalDiagnost Release 3.1 (Stitching Patient Support) 712026
Product code
MQB Solid State X-Ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager)
Reason for recall
The hook does not securely hold the footplate in the vertical position. Therefore, the footplate can fall or swing down and injury operator or patient.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
On June 27, 2018, Philips Medical Systems issued URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICES, Medical Device Recall letters to customers. Customers were encouraged to always check the right position of the hook and ensure that the hook is locked according tot he IFU. Press hook down until it is locked. Make sure that the hook is in position. A Philips Service Engineer will contact impacted customers as soon as the Field Action Kit is ready to be implemented. Should you need to communicate with Philips in regards to this program, please reference FCO-71200185. If you need further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative.
Distribution
US Nationwide; International to 66 countries
Product codes and lots
Serial Numbers:  SN14000256 SN14000250 SN15000024 SN14000170 SN14000052 SN14000224 SN15000039 SN14000144 SN14000253 SN14000239 SN14000186 SN14000075 SN14000193 SN14000254 SN15000001 SN14000089 SN14000223 SN14000267 SN14000238 SN14000164 SN14000165 SN14000200 SN14000005 SN14000040 SN15000015 SN15000029 SN14000120

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2862-2018
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2841-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2842-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2843-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2844-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2845-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2846-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2847-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2848-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2849-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2850-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2851-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2852-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2853-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2854-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2855-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2856-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2857-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2858-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2859-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2860-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2861-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2862-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2863-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2864-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2865-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2866-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2867-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2868-2018Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated