FDA (Devices) recall action 94647
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When Software upgrade 8.1.100 is installed on an Allura Xper with an AD7NT (non tilt) table, the pivot brake does not engage. This issue may cause unexpected movements of the table.
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Philips Allura Xper FD20 X-ray systems with ADN7NT patient tables may have a pivot brake failure after software upgrade 8.1.100 is installed. This could cause unexpected table movements during use.
Philips is recalling Allura Xper FD10 medical imaging systems with software version 8.1.100 because the pivot brake may fail to engage, potentially causing unexpected table movements during procedures.
A software upgrade to Philips Allura Xper FD20 Biplane systems causes the patient table pivot brake to fail to engage, potentially causing unexpected table movements during procedures.