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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0718-2016·Announced 2016-02-10

Philips INTEGRIS and Allura Systems Recalled for Image Interpretation Error

Philips is recalling INTEGRIS and Allura systems because a software issue may cause still images to be mistaken for live images during 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 involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where the hazard is the misinterpretation of images, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Philips Electronics North America Corporation is recalling the INTEGRIS HM3000 (Model 72239) and various Allura systems, including Allura Xper, Allura Clarity, Allura CV, and Allura Centron. The recall involves 13,297 units distributed worldwide, including the United States and numerous international locations.

The recall is issued because the use of these systems regarding live and still images can lead to still images being interpreted as live images. This error could affect the interpretation of diagnostic and interventional procedures.

Healthcare facilities and users should contact Philips for further instructions on how to address this issue. The source text does not specify a particular corrective action or timeline for the recall.

The recalled product

Product
INTEGRIS HM3000; Model Number: 72239 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular and neurovascular procedures. The Philips INTEGRIS Allura 9 Biplane system is intended for diagnostic cardiovascular, vascular and interventional
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)

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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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