FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#141095

Product

Patient Support Material Number: 9890 010 87431, used with:EasyDiagnost ; Model: 706050

FDA product code
KPRSystem, X-Ray, Stationary
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K031535
Affected lot / code info
All patient support for stitching are affected.

Why it was recalled

The hook does not securely hold the footplate in vertical position. Therefore the footplate can fall or swing down and may hurt the operator or patient.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

The Field Safety Notice FCO70600086 will be mailed on August 19, 2014. Philips Medical Systems will send out certified letters and will have the receipts returned for tracking purposes as well as have a Field Service Engineer visit each site to provide the fix when the Field Change Order is released.

Recalling firm

Firm
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Address
3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1032

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distributed in the states of MN, KY, MA, VA, TX, NC, HI, FL, AZ, CT, and WY and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, and Switzerland.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-08-19
Terminated
2016-06-14
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #141095. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.