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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0703-2016·Announced 2016-02-10

Philips Allura Xper X-ray Systems Recalled for Image Display Error

Philips is recalling Allura Xper FD10/10 systems because a software issue may cause still images to be mistaken for live images during X-ray procedures.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a risk of harm (misinterpretation of medical images) where specific injury reports are not detailed in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Philips Electronics North America Corporation is recalling 13,297 units of the Allura Xper FD10/10 system, including model numbers 722027, 722011, and 722005. These medical devices are intended for cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications, including diagnostic and interventional procedures such as PTCA, stent placement, atherectomies, pacemaker implantations, and ElectroPhysiology (EP).

The recall is due to a defect where the use of Allura Xper, Allura Clarity, Allura CV, Allura Centron, and UNIQ systems regarding live and still images can lead to still images being interpreted as live images. This error could potentially affect the interpretation of imaging data during procedures.

The affected units were distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide, including Puerto Rico) and numerous other countries. The recall applies to all serial numbers of the specified models. Healthcare facilities should contact Philips for further instructions on how to address this issue.

The recalled product

Product
Allura Xper FD10/10; Model Numbers: 722027 722011 722005 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).
Affected units
13,297

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All serial numbers

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 29 recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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