Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2499-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Philips Healthcare |
| Report date | Aug 1, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Quantity | 459 affected systems |
| Location | Andover, MA, United States |
Official product description
UNIQ Product Usage: Vascular,cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications,including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures. Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional and minimally invasive procedures (such as PTCA,stent placing,atherectomies), pacemaker implantat ions, and electrophysiology (EP). Non-vascular interventions such as drainages,biopsies and vertebroplasties procedures.
Why the product was recalled
The first time an operator selects a new procedure type during a single examination,the shutter position resets to the open position for the new procedure type. If the shutters had previously been changed during the examination, that setting is not retained after the first time the procedure type is changed during a single examination.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution
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: FDA Mandated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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