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Z-0353-2009

EasyDiagnost Eleva x-ray systems

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2008-12-10 / Terminated

Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips began a recall of EasyDiagnost Eleva x-ray systems on . The reason FDA records is "Tube failure occurs involving fluoroscopy of large patients and a partial failure of the grid switch". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0353-2009
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
EasyDiagnost Eleva x-ray systems
Product code
JAA System, X-Ray, Fluoroscopic, Image-Intensified
Reason for recall
Tube failure occurs involving fluoroscopy of large patients and a partial failure of the grid switch.
FDA root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action
An Electronic Product Radiation Warning, dated October 2008, was sent to customers. The letter identified the problem and under what circumstances that it could occur; the actions that should be taken by the customer/user to prevent risks for patients or users; and the actions planned by Philips to correct the problem. Further information or support concerning the issue could be obtained by contacting Bob Pettis at 425-487-7469 or the Philips Call Center at 800-722-9377. Firm FCO tracking numbers 72200107, 72200108, 72200111, 72200112, 72200117, 72200118, 72200119, 72200122, 72200123, 72200124, 72200125, 72200129, 72200142, 7989980, 7080085, 70600034, 70600035, 72200132, 72200133, 72200137, 72200138, 72200140 and 72200141. C & R # 1217116-10/20/08-016C
Quantity in commerce
332 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
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