Recall Z-0356-2022 ยท OWB Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System
Philips North America Llc
BV Pulsera with Software Release 2.3-A mobile, diagnostic X-ray image acquisition and viewing system. Model Number: 718095
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Instructions for Use do not specify the maximum surface temperature of the X-ray tank (assembly housing the X-ray tube, beam filter & cooling oil) and the image intensifier/detector of the system as required an result in burns |
| Root cause | Device Design |
| Action | Philips issued an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter in the USA on 11/12/21 via Certified mailing United States Postal Service. Recalling outside the US is done through the local Philips organizations in the respective countries Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Pay attention to the Heat Indication Level Icons shown in the Viewing Station to know the temperature of the X-Ray Tank. o Follow the instructions provided in Annex I of this letter for a safe use of the system. o Circulate this notice to all users of this device so that they are aware of the iss |
| Quantity | 1201 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Repu |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K010435 | PHILIPS BV PULSERA/ENDURA Philips Medical Systems, Inc., Mar 12, 2001 |