Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0311-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Philips Electronics North America Corporation |
| Report date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 14, 2017 |
| Quantity | 412 |
| Location | Andover, MA, United States |
Official product description
Mobile Detector Holder - Stationary X-ray System (RF System). suitable for positioning the wireless portable detector free in the room for X-ray exposures. It supports the wireless portable detector with or without a grid.
Why the product was recalled
If the lock mechanism of the movable camp of the mobile detector holder is not adjusted properly or not secured, the portable detector can drop down when the moveable clamp is at the bottom (below of the detector) and additional force is applied. This may happen when the detector is rotated clockwise from landscape to portrait position.
Distribution information
412 units affected.
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: E-Mail.
What to do next
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