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SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0925-2017·Announced 2017-02-01

Philips Allura Xper FD20/15 C-arm Recall Due to Loose Screws

Philips is recalling two Allura Xper FD20/15 systems because production errors may cause C-arm screws to loosen, leading to uncontrolled rotation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in a medical device that could cause uncontrolled movement, posing a significant injury risk, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Philips Electronics North America Corporation is recalling two units of the Allura Xper FD20/15 R8.2 722058 medical device. These systems are intended for cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications, including diagnostic and interventional procedures such as PTCA, stent placement, atherectomies, pacemaker implantations, and Electro Physiology (EP).

The recall is due to a production error where screws were not tightened to the specified torque. This defect may cause the screws to come loose from the C-arm shaft, which could result in the C-arm rotating in an uncontrolled manner.

The affected units were distributed in the United States (Washington) and internationally in China, Spain, Korea, Republic of, and Germany. Users of these devices should contact Philips for further instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Allura Xper FD20/15 R8.2 722058 is intended for: Cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional procedures (such as PTCA, stent placement and atherectomies), pacemaker implantations and Electro Physiology(EP).
Affected units
2

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 (2)

  • 159
  • 183

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 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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