Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0508-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems, Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 24, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Quantity | 247 in US, 1 in Puerto Rico |
| Location | Andover, MA, United States |
Official product description
Intended for both adult and pediatric patients for taking diagnostic radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts on both adult and pediatric patients. Applications can be performed with the patient sitting, standing or lying in the prone or supine positions. Not intended for mammography.
Why the product was recalled
In special cases, during the start-up of the current model of MobileDiagnost wDR(WmDR 1.1), an unintended exposure could occur.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) Distribution including Puerto Rico and the states of : AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA and WI.,and the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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