CanadaPhilips Allura Xper Systems (AlluraClarity family and related models) are affected; affected units can be recognized by the listed model/catalogue numbers such as 722038, 722029, ALLURA XPER FD10, 001443, 722027, 722058, 0708MD02, 722035, 722026, and 722028. The hand switch button may not fully release after being pressed, potentially causing loss of imaging functionality, unintended radiation exposure, and possible additional contrast medium injection. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V., Veenpluis 6, Best, Netherlands, 5684 PC.
How to identify it
Affected products: Allura Xper FD20/20 (Product Of AlluraClarity Family); Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: 722038
Affected products: Allura Xper FD20/10 (Product Of AlluraClarity Family); Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: 722029
Affected products: Allura Xper FD10; Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: ALLURA XPER FD10
Affected products: Allura Xper FD10; Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: 001443
Affected products: Allura Xper FD10/10 (Product Of AlluraClarity Family); Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: 722027
Affected products: Allura Xper FD20/15; Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: 722058
Affected products: MultiDiagnost Eleva- Flat Detector - Image Detector; Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: 0708MD02
Affected products: Allura Xper FD20 OR Table (Product Of AlluraClarity Family); Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: 722035
Affected products: Allura Xper FD 10 (Product Of AlluraClarity Family); Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: 722026
Affected products: Allura Xper FD20 (Product Of AlluraClarity Family); Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: 722028
The hazard
Under certain conditions, the hand switch button may not fully release after being pressed, potentially resulting in loss of imaging functionality or unintended radiation exposure and potentially additional contrast medium injection.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
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