The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1895-2024·Announced 2024-06-05

Philips Allura Xper FD20 patient table brake may fail to engage after software update

Philips Allura Xper FD20 X-ray systems with ADN7NT patient tables may have a pivot brake failure after software upgrade 8.1.100 is installed. This could cause unexpected table movements during use.

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: FDA Class II recall involving a risk-of-harm medical device hazard (brake failure causing unexpected patient table movements) with no reported injuries, meeting the rubric criterion for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. is recalling Philips Allura Xper FD20 X-ray systems equipped with an ADN7NT (non-tilt) patient table. The recall affects the system with Model Number 722012 and Software Version 8.1.100.

When Software upgrade 8.1.100 is installed on these systems, the pivot brake may fail to engage properly. This malfunction could cause unexpected movements of the patient table during clinical use.

The recalling firm has distributed one unit in the United States, and additional units in India, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates.

Affected facilities should stop using the affected equipment and contact Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. for guidance on corrective actions.

The recalled product

Product
Philips Allura Xper FD20 system with an ADN7NT patient table. Model Number: 722012, Software Version Number 8.1.100.
Manufacturer
PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • unexpected-movement

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 (3)

  • Product number: 722012
  • UDI/DI: 00884838059054
  • Serial Number: 2138.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • OK