MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PHILIPS HEALTHCARE ALLURA XPER FD20; INTERVENTIONAL FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY SYSTEM

Model Number 722006

Device Problems Bent (1059); Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The field service engineer (fse)¿s visual review of the system showed the footswitch was bent and not working properly.Philips conducted its investigation based on information received.Based on available information, the cause could be related to the use of anti fatigue mats under the footswitches since the footswitch was designed to be used on a solid surface.After replacing the footswitch, the reported problem with the system was solved.Philips is working on adding a metal plate under the footswitch to prevent bending (b)(4).

Event Description

Philips received a complaint from the customer about the x-ray pedal at table that did not work.No patient harm was reported.

• Brand Name: ALLURA XPER FD20
• Type of Device: INTERVENTIONAL FLUOROSCOPIC X-RAY SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): PHILIPS HEALTHCARE; veenpluis 4-6; p.o. box 10.000; best 5680 DA; NL 5680 DA
• Manufacturer Contact: dusty leppert ; veenpluis 4-6; p.o. box 10.000; best 5680 -DA ; NL 5680 DA
• MDR Report Key: 5025475
• MDR Text Key: 24086815
• Report Number: 3003768277-2015-00069
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OWB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: K090590
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Report Date: 07/27/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 722006
• Device Catalogue Number: 722006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/24/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1