Company: Philips Healthcare Inc.
Date of Enforcement Report 8/31/11
Class ll:
PRODUCT
Allura Xper Systems Models: Allura Xper FD10 (F/C)-Biplane Fixed Allura Xper FD10/10 (incl. OR table) Allura Xper FD20- High resolution fixed-x ray Allura Xper FD20/10 Allura Xper FD20/20 Allura CV20 The Allura Xper F010, FD10/10, FD20, FD20/10 and FD20/20 Use From Labeling): is intended for use in cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications. including diagnostic, interventional procedures (such as PTCA, stent placement and atherectomies), pacemaker implantations and ElectroPhysiology (EP). The Allura Xper is intended for: Dedicated vascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic and interventional procedures. This includes, e.g. peripheral, cerebral. thoracic and abdominal angiography, as well as PTCAs. stent placements, embolisations and thrombolysis. and Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional procedures (such as PTCA, stent placing, atherectomies), pacemaker implantations and Electrophysiology (EP). Non-vascular interventions such as drainages, biopsies and vertebroplasties procedures. Use of the Allura Xper FD Series in the OR environment is restricted; the system should only be used for minimally invasive procedures. (Endovascular). Recall # Z-2976-2011
REASON
System freezes from 20 seconds up to one minute. No fluoroscopy exposure and no geometry movements during this time period
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Philips Healthcare Inc., Andover, MA, by letter dated July 4, 2011.
Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems Nederlands, Best, Netherlands. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
1,423 units
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
