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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
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2587-2023
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2587-2023Class IIOngoingVoluntary: Firm initiated