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Z-0060-2008

Philips Medical System - Endura X-Ray Systems (Release 2) with Remote Control Option

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2007-08-23 / Terminated / root cause: software

Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips began a recall of Philips Medical System - Endura X-Ray Systems (Release 2) with Remote Control Option on . The reason FDA records is "System Shut Down -- Unexpected Shut Down during use of the Optional Remote Control". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0060-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Philips Medical System - Endura X-Ray Systems (Release 2) with Remote Control Option
Product code
JAA System, X-Ray, Fluoroscopic, Image-Intensified
Reason for recall
System Shut Down -- Unexpected Shut Down during use of the Optional Remote Control.
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software design
Action
On 8/23/07, the firm sent out a Safety Notification letter, via certified mail. On 8/29/07, the firm sent out an URGENT - DEVICE CORRECTION letter via regular mail, dated 8/20/07. Both letters advised customers that if the device shuts down during use, it can be restarted within about 1 minute by switching the system off and then on again, using the system on/off buttons. The letter(s) states that software is being developed to correct the problem.
Quantity in commerce
37 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Product codes and lots
Serial numbers: 90, 105, 118, 119, 135, 171, 175, 176, 222, 218, 227, 226, 232, 233, 241, 248, 249, 256, 261, 262, 276, 277, 282, 303, 302, 316, 313, 304, 311, 312, 320, 327, 334, 333, 343, 345, 396