ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0922-2017 ยท OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Allura Xper FD20 722012 is intended for: Cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional procedures (such as PTCA, stent placement and atherectomies), pacemaker implantations and Electro Physiology(EP).

DateJan 20, 2017 (initiated Dec 1, 2016)
StatusTerminated
ReasonDue to a production error, screws were not tightened to specified torque. These screws may come loose from the C-arm shaft causing the C-arm to rotate uncontrolled.
Root causeProcess control
ActionCustomers were notified of the recall via letter sent on 12/1/16. The letter explains the issue and the action that Philips plans to take.
Quantity1
DistributionUS: WA OUS: China, Spain, Korea, Republic of, Germany
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K033737ALLURA XPER FD20
Philips Medical Systems North America, Inc., Dec 9, 2003