Date Initiated by Firm |
January 17, 2011 |
Date Posted |
March 04, 2011 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on August 11, 2020 |
Recall Number |
Z-0905-2011 |
Recall Event ID |
58077 |
510(K)Number |
K9455278
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Product Classification |
Diagnostic X-Ray High Voltage Generator - Product Code IZO
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Product |
BuckyDiagnost general purpose x-ray system with Optimus Generator.
General Purpose Diagnostic Radiography. |
Code Information |
704031 / 70408 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Philips Healthcare Inc. 3000 Minuteman Road Andover MA 01810
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For Additional Information Contact |
978-687-1501
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Affected systems were determined not to prevent run-on of a selected technique factor if the technique selector and the exposure control were activated simultaneously.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act |
Action |
A Customer Information BuckyDiagnost Diagnostic X-Ray System letter, dated January 6, 2011, was sent to customers. The letter identifies the affected product, the reason for the recall, actions that are to be taken by customers, and actions that are planned by the firm. Customers are advised to make sure that the desired exposure values are displayed and that they have released the technique button BEFORE they start the exposure by pressing the exposure switch whenever manually changing the exposure parameters and in order to avoid the problem. Philips will issue a Field Change Order (FCO) to resolve the issue by updating the system software free of charge. Philips will contact customers to implement the FCO. Further information or support concerning this issue can be obtained by contacting your local Philips representative. The Field Service Engineers began software implementation the week of March 21, 2011. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1810 units in the US |
Distribution |
Worldwide Distribution |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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