Z-1130-2019Class II
Azurion FlexArm, 722079
Philips North America LLC / initiated 2019-03-12 / Terminated / root cause: design
Philips North America, LLC began a recall of Azurion FlexArm, 722079 on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "During manufacturing of an Azurion R2.0 system, it was found out that the cable set was not according to specification. This resulted in damage of the 24V power cable of the detector". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1130-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Philips North America LLC
- Product
- Azurion FlexArm, 722079
- Product code
- JAA System, X-Ray, Fluoroscopic, Image-Intensified
- Reason for recall
- During manufacturing of an Azurion R2.0 system, it was found out that the cable set was not according to specification. This resulted in damage of the 24V power cable of the detector.
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Component design/selection
- Action
- On March 12, 2019, the firm distributed Urgent Medical Device Correction letters to affected consignees, alerting customers that the cable set in the C-arc of the Azurion R2.0 was not according to specifications, which resulted in damage of the 24V power cable of the detector. Customers were asked to place a copy of the field safety notice together with the documentation of the system until the system is inspected and corrected (if applicable) by Philips. The firm will inspect the affected systems free of charge and correct as necessary. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative: Technical Support Line: 1-800-722-9377.
- Quantity in commerce
- 2
- Distribution
- Distributed to one account in Florida, and one international account in Germany.
- Product codes and lots
- Serial numbers 637, 638
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1130-2019 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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