Recall Z-0715-2016 ยท OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Allura CV20; Model Number: 722031 The Allura CV2O is intended for physicians (e.g. cardiologists and radiologists), assisted by trained hospital staff (e.g. nurses and lab technicians), who are qualified to perform medical procedures on humans (having a maximum weight of 250 kg.) with probable internal diseases or injuries for: " Dedicated vascular and carotid imaging applications, including diag
| Date | Jan 30, 2016 (initiated Nov 3, 2015) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The use of Allura Xper, Allura Clarity, Allura CV, Allura Centron and UNIQ systems regarding live images and still images can lead to still images being interpreted as live Images. |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | The firm, Philips, issued "URGENT-Field Safety Notices" dated 10/26/2015 and 11/19/2015 to its customers. The notices described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to ensure the audible signal (X-ray buzzer) is always enabled, to activate only ONE fluoroscopy pedal at time, and to configure the footswitch to the default Philips configuration. Customers were also instructed to review the information with all members of your staff who need to be aware; retain a copy with the equipment IFU and complete and return the Confirmation Respond form to Mail Stop 4 |
| Quantity | 13297 in total |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Albania, Algeria, US Virgin Islands, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Demo |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K141979 | ALLURA XPER FD SERIES / ALLURA XPER OR TABLE SERIES Philips Medical Systems Netherland BV, Aug 19, 2014 |