The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1491-2020·Announced 2020-03-25

Philips Velara X-ray Generator Recalled for Capacitor Failure

Philips is recalling the Velara X-ray generator because a capacitor may fail after electrical surges, preventing image acquisition.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard is a functional failure (inability to acquire images) rather than a direct physical injury or death, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America, LLC is recalling the Poly G Integris H5000 (System code 72246) X-ray generator. The recall is due to a potential failure of a capacitor inside the converter. This failure may occur after a large number of surges in a short period of time.

When the capacitor fails, no image acquisition is possible. The affected equipment has the system equipment number 519212. One unit is involved in this recall.

The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and worldwide. Users should contact Philips North America, LLC for further instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Poly G Integris H5000, System code 72246
Affected units
1

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)

  • System equipment number 519212

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Philips North America, LLC 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.

See all 9 products in this recall →