FDA Recall Terminated

Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva II Software Version R4.1.x Model: 708032 This Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva system is intended to be used as a multifunctional I universal system. General R/F. Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be performed along with more specialized interventional applications.

Recall: Z-1196-2012 · Initiated February 24, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1196-2012
Event Number
61267
Firm
Philips Medical Systems Nederlands Veenpluis 4-6 Best Netherlands
FEI Number
3002807880
Product Code
IZI
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
February 24, 2012
Posted
March 9, 2012
Terminated
March 26, 2013

Description

Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva II Software Version R4.1.x Model: 708032 This Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva system is intended to be used as a multifunctional I universal system. General R/F. Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be performed along with more specialized interventional applications.

Reason

Displayed skin dose rate is calculated using an incorrect point of reference, resulting in too low displayed values.

Action

Philips Healthcare issued Urgent Field Safety Notices dated February 21, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. No action is necessary by the customer/user. A mandatory Field Safety Correction (FCO) Action will be issued to solve the problem. The FCO will consists of a Software update. For further support customers were instructed to contact their Phillips representative. For questions regarding this recall call 978-687-1501.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the following countries: Canada, Australia Austria Belgium Bahrain Czech Republic Denmark Estonia France Finland Germany Hong Kong Israel Italy Latvia Luxemburg Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Russian Fed SAUDI ARABIA Serbia Slovakia Solvenia South Africa Spain Switzerland Sweden Syria Thailand Turkey United Kingdom

Quantity

14 units US; 25 units International