Z-2587-2023Class II
Philips Allura Xper, Allura Centron, Allura CV, Azurion, UNIQ Clarity, and MultiDiagnost-Eleva systems
Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. / initiated 2023-08-15 / Open, Classified / root cause: design
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V. began a recall of Philips Allura Xper, Allura Centron, Allura CV, Azurion, UNIQ Clarity, and MultiDiagnost-Eleva systems on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "A damaged foot switch may cause instances where no or only intermittent x-ray radiation initiation is possible". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2587-2023
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
- Product
- Philips Allura Xper, Allura Centron, Allura CV, Azurion, UNIQ Clarity, and MultiDiagnost-Eleva systems
- Product code
- OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
- Reason for recall
- A damaged foot switch may cause instances where no or only intermittent x-ray radiation initiation is possible.
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- US customers were notified via certified mail via USPS. OUS customers were notified through the Philips Markets Organizations. Philips is issuing two Urgent Medical Device Correction letters, one for Allura and Azurion customers and another one for MultiDiagnost Eleva Customers. Additionally, an IFU addendum will be provided to customers that includes instructions on how to handle the footswitch cable. For Allura and Azurion customers an updated preventative maintenance manual update is also being provided. Philips will contact customers to schedule a visit to inspect the foot switch and to provide an IFU Addendum.
- Quantity in commerce
- 19,115 systems
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution
- Product codes and lots
- Models: 708032, 708034, 708036, 708037, 708038, 722001, 722002, 722003, 722005, 722006, 722008, 722010, 722011, 722012, 722013, 722015, 722019, 722020, 722022, 722023, 722025, 722026, 722027, 722028, 722029, 722031, 722033, 722035, 722038, 722039, 722058, 722059, 722063, 722064, 722065, 722066, 722067, 722068, 722078, 722079, 722221, 722222, 722223, 722224, 722225, 722226, 722227, 722228, 722280, 722400 No UDI-DI information for foot switch component.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2587-2023 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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