Medical Device
Manufacturing
THE TRADE PAPER OF THE FACTORY FLOOR
Z-0330-2008

Allura Xper FD20/10, Release 1.2, Philips Medical Systems, Bothell, WA 98021

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2007-09-24 / Terminated / root cause: design

Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips began a recall of Allura Xper FD20/10, Release 1.2, Philips Medical Systems, Bothell, WA 98021 on . The reason FDA records is "Inaccurate anatomical measurements when using the optional SmartMask feature". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0330-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Allura Xper FD20/10, Release 1.2, Philips Medical Systems, Bothell, WA 98021
Product code
IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic
Reason for recall
Inaccurate anatomical measurements when using the optional SmartMask feature
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
The recalling firm sent customers an Urgent Device Correction notification letter dated 09/21/07 via certified mail - return receipt requested. This notification provided a short term work around for the device defect. For a permanent fix, the recalling firm is developing software update to check for mismatch at the start of a subtracted fluoroscopy run, and will contact customers to schedule an install. Installation is expected to begin 10/2007 and be completed 06/2008.
Quantity in commerce
53 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Product codes and lots
Serial numbers affected:  18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 52, 54, 56, 67, 68, 69, 71, 73, 74, 82, 84, 94, 99, 100, 102, 103, 106, 108, 112, 113, 116, 124, 125, 126, 131, 133, 141, 142, 148, 154, 157, 173, 174, 176, 178, 187, 191, 192, 197, 199, 212, and 691.