Zenition 50; Product Number (REF): 718096; Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V. began a recall of Zenition 50; Product Number (REF): 718096; Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Over time some systems may experience loss of imaging functionality and/or poor image quality due to potential corrosion of the Image Intensifier Television (IITV) control board". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0241-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V.
- Product
- Zenition 50; Product Number (REF): 718096; Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system
- Product code
- OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
- Reason for recall
- Over time some systems may experience loss of imaging functionality and/or poor image quality due to potential corrosion of the Image Intensifier Television (IITV) control board.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Process control
- Action
- On September 29, 2025 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to customers. Actions to be taken: 1. Circulate this notice to all users and follow the instructions in the letter. 2. Affected systems may continue to be used in accordance with their intended use and Instructions for Use (IFU). 3. Ensure the letter is in a place likely to be seen/viewed. 4. In case the affected system has been transferred to another organization, please send a copy of this Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to that organization and inform Philips about this transfer through your local Philips representative. 5. If you experience the issue described in this letter, please report it to your local Philips representative. Actions by Philips: Starting in October 2025, Philips will replace the 11W control board of the affected Zenition 50 systems. Your local Philips representative will contact you to schedule a visit to perform this activity in your system.
- Quantity in commerce
- 29 units
- Distribution
- Distribution US states of MO and TX; Belgium, Canada, Fiji, Germany, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, and Uzbekistan.
- Product codes and lots
- Product Number (REF): 718096; UDI-DI: 00884838091535; All serial numbers;
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0241-2026 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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