Recall Z-0936-2012 ยท IZI System, X-Ray, Angiographic
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva FD Software release: PBL 6.1.1 Product Code 708037 Product Usage: The Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva system is intended to be used as a multifunctional/universal system. General R/F, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be performed along with more specialized interventional applications. This includes the following general areas: Digestive system, Skeletal syst
| Date | Feb 2, 2012 (initiated Jan 9, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The skin dose and skin dose rate values are calculated using an incorrect point of reference. Therefore, the AKR as displayed and stored in patient records is too low, although the dose as received by the patient is not affected. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | Philips Healthcare issued on January 9, 2012 a mandatory Field Safety Notice to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem description, hazard involved and actions that should be taken by the customer/user. The letter contains important information for the continued safe and proper use of the equipment. Customers were instructed to review the following information with all members of there staff and retain a copy with the equipment "Instruction for Use". For information or support concerning this notice contact your local Philips representative 866-767-2822. |
| Quantity | 28 units (US) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide Distribution (USA) including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IA, KS, LA, MI, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, VT, WA and WV |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K050151 | MULTIDIAGNOST ELEVA Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc., Feb 9, 2005 |