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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1790-2015·Announced 2015-06-17

Philips BrightView X UPS Accessory Devices Recalled for Battery Acid Leakage

Philips Medical Systems is recalling 108 BrightView X UPS accessory devices used with CT and diagnostic imaging systems due to risks of battery acid leakage, overheating, and fume emission.

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 (battery acid leakage, overheating, fumes) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling 108 units of BrightView X Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices. These devices are used in conjunction with Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Imaging systems. The recall covers specific model and serial numbers distributed worldwide, including the United States, DC, Puerto Rico, and numerous international locations.

The firm was notified that the failure of these UPS accessory devices may result in battery acid leakage, overheating, and/or emission of fumes. The source text does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths associated with this defect.

Consumers and healthcare facilities should identify the affected units by checking the model number (882478) and the specific serial numbers listed in the recall documentation. Affected units should be removed from service and the recalling firm contacted for instructions on repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
BrightView X (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices) Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Imaging systems.
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Category
Medical Device — Imaging Equipment Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
108

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 (20)

  • Model #: 882478
  • Serial #s11000003
  • 11000004
  • 11000005
  • 11000006
  • 11000008
  • 11000009
  • 11000011
  • 11000012
  • 11000013
  • 11000014
  • 11000015
  • 11000016
  • 11000017
  • 11000018
  • 11000019
  • 11000020
  • 11000022
  • 11000023
  • 11000024

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 35 recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc 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 35 products in this recall →

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