FDA recall record

Philips Electronics Allura Xper R8.x.25.5 and UNIZ systems recall — FDA Z-1589-2018

After continuous operation for more than one and a half days, the image on the large screen monitor may freeze for approximately 15 seconds after which…

Class IIclassification
Z-1589-2018official record ID
May 9, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1589-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPhilips Electronics North America Corporation
Report dateMay 9, 2018
Recall initiation dateMar 14, 2018
Quantity682
LocationAndover, MA, United States

Official product description

Allura Xper R8.x.25.5 and UNIZ systems (only with a FlexVision large screen monitor), Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system Product Usage: The Allura Xper ED series is intended for use on human patients to perform: Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures. This includes, eg peripheral, cerebral, thoracic and abdominal angiography, as well as PTAs, stent placement, embolization and thrombolysis. Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional minimally invasive procedures (such as PTCA, stent placing, atherectomies), pacemaker implantations, and electrophysiology (EP). Non-vascular interventions such as drainages, biopsies and vertebroplasties procedures. Additionally: The Allura Xper ED series is compatible with a hybrid operating room.

Why the product was recalled

After continuous operation for more than one and a half days, the image on the large screen monitor may freeze for approximately 15 seconds after which the system will restore itself.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. The product was distributed to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Caledonia, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, and United Kingdom.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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