Class 2 Device Recall Philips BV Libra

• Date Initiated by Firm: December 14, 2010
• Date Posted: March 08, 2011
• Recall Status: Terminated on February 28, 2012
• Recall Number: Z-1603-2011
• Recall Event ID: 57611
• 510(K)Number: K010762
• Product Classification: Mobile X-Ray System - Product Code IZL
• Product: Philips BV Libra, Mobile X-ray unit, 718022. Mobile C-Arm X-Ray systems offering Radiographic and Fluoroscopic techniques in a wide variety surgical and non-surgical applications including; cerebral, thoracic, abdominal, peripheral, orthopedic, cardiac, and vascular procedures.
• Code Information: Site Numbers: 557916, 559018, and 44526163.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips; 22100 Bothell Everett Hwy; Bothell WA 98021-8431
• For Additional Information Contact: Philips Call Center ; 800-722-9377 Ext. 5
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The fixing strap of the belt holding the CBX Laser to the Image Intensifier may be detached during a procedure when used with the BV Libra and the BV Pulsera/Endura Systems.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: On 01/06/11, Philips sent an URGENT Device Correction Notice, dated 01/05/2011, to their consignees. The consignees were informed that the fixing strap of the Laser Aiming Device Image Intensifier may inadvertently detach when used with BV Libra, BV Endura Rel. 2, and BV Pulsera Rel 2.3 Mobile X-Ray systems. Specifically the draw latch of the fixing strap holding the CBX Laser to the Image Intensified can be accidentally released during a procedure when used with the above Mobile X-Ray systems. While waiting for Philips to implement their corrective action, the consignees are advised to fix the closed latch body of the draw latch to the metal band using a Tie Wrap. Without securing the latch with a Tie Wrap, the device should not be used. The consignees can contact Philips Call Center at 1-800-722-9377, select 5, and reference FCO 71800035 with any questions about this recall.
• Quantity in Commerce: 3 units
• Distribution: Nationwide Distribution -- AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and Washington, DC.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
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• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = IZL