FDA Recall
Open, Classified
MultiDiagnost-Eleva
Recall: Z-2404-2023
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Initiated July 19, 2023
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-2404-2023
- Event Number
- 92855
- Firm
- Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. High Tech Campus 36 Eindhoven Netherlands
- FEI Number
- 3000976525
- Product Code
- KPR
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
- Initiated
- July 19, 2023
- Posted
- September 7, 2023
Description
MultiDiagnost-Eleva
Reason
A foot switch pedal may get stuck in the active position when the user releases the pedal, resulting in the emission of unintended radiation
Action
Philips will send a customer notification to the existing users of the affected systems to alert them of the issue and provide actions that should be taken by the customer/user in order to prevent risks to patients. Philips will contact customers to schedule a visit to inspect the foot switch and provide an addendum to the Instructions for Use (IFU) of the system detailing the appropriate cleaning and maintenance instructions. (Philips reference 2023-IGT-BST-011).
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Quantity
5432 systems in total