FDA Recall Terminated

LithoDiagnost

Recall: Z-1661-2009 · Initiated July 6, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1661-2009
Event Number
53034
Firm
Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
FEI Number
1000524572
Product Code
JAA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Initiated
July 6, 2009
Posted
September 24, 2009
Terminated
December 16, 2011
Address
22100 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA, 98021-8431

Description

LithoDiagnost

Reason

The x-ray system fail to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 1020.32(d)(2)(ii) when a specific tube failure occurs involving fluoroscopy of large patients and a partial failure of the grid switch

Action

A Customer Notification letter describing the potential grid switch failure and actions planned by Philips to correct the problem will be sent to all users of the affected systems during the week of July 6, 2009.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Quantity

zero unit were distributed.