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Z-0911-2007

Philips Omni Diagnost Eleva

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2007-07-23 / Terminated

Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips began a recall of Philips Omni Diagnost Eleva on . The reason FDA records is "Units do not comply with the requirement to provide automatic beam limitation within +/- 3 degrees of horizontal, vertical, and perpendicular to the plane of the image receptor during radiographic procedures". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0911-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Philips Omni Diagnost Eleva
Product code
IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic
Reason for recall
Units do not comply with the requirement to provide automatic beam limitation within +/- 3 degrees of horizontal, vertical, and perpendicular to the plane of the image receptor during radiographic procedures.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
On 7/23/07 Philips mailed a letter dated July 9, 2007 titled Electronic Product Radiation Warning. The letter advises customers of the issue and asks that customers apply the enclosed cautionary label to the device. The letter also explains that there will be a system modification to be installed. On 8/20/07 the firm sent the same letter, along with a letter dated 8/20/07 to customers thought to have either scrapped their units and the customer had previously indicated they were no longer using the unit. The 8/20/07 letter requested the customer contact Philps if they are currently using the device.
Quantity in commerce
14 units
Distribution
Units were distributed to 1543 hospitals and medical centers throughout the US. No international distribution from this firm.
Product codes and lots
Site numbers 500046, 520020, 521648, 522220, 533112, 533314, 533471, 533530, 535118, 535257, 535924, 539106, 540860, 541490