—#141655

Product

Allura Xper FD10 OR Table; Model Numbers: 722033 722022 Intended for Cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional procedures (such as PTCA, stent placement and atherectomies), pacemaker implantations and ElectroPhysiology (EP).

FDA product code: OWB — Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K141979
Affected lot / code info: All serial numbers

Why it was recalled

The use of Allura Xper, Allura Clarity, Allura CV, Allura Centron and UNIQ systems regarding live images and still images can lead to still images being interpreted as live Images.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Device Design

Action the firm took

The firm, Philips, issued "URGENT-Field Safety Notices" dated 10/26/2015 and 11/19/2015 to its customers. The notices described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to ensure the audible signal (X-ray buzzer) is always enabled, to activate only ONE fluoroscopy pedal at time, and to configure the footswitch to the default Philips configuration. Customers were also instructed to review the information with all members of your staff who need to be aware; retain a copy with the equipment IFU and complete and return the Confirmation Respond form to Mail Stop 4302, 3000 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810 or email: Debra.Gibbs@Philips.com. Philips is tracking the delivery of these notices via certified return receipt. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative: Technical Support Line: 1-800-722-9377.

Recalling firm

Firm: Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Address: 3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover, Massachusetts 01810-1032

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Albania, Algeria, US Virgin Islands, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Democratic Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2015-11-03
Posted by FDA: 2016-01-30
Terminated: 2020-09-15
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #141655. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.