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Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips: Essenta DR is a digital multifunctional X-ray systems, suitable for all routine radiographic exams, including specialist areas like trauma or pediatric work, excluding mammography. It is designed for radiographic examination of the standing or seated patient or the recumbent patient in combination with a mobile X-ray table (trolley). The intended use is from direct digital imaging using the built in flat panel detector and in addition for free exposures on radiographic cassettes.

Recall number
Z-0012-2011
Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
Product
Essenta DR is a digital multifunctional X-ray systems, suitable for all routine radiographic exams, including specialist areas like trauma or pediatric work, excluding mammography. It is designed for radiographic examination of the standing or seated patient or the recumbent patient in combination with a mobile X-ray table (trolley). The intended use is from direct digital imaging using the built in flat panel detector and in addition for free exposures on radiographic cassettes.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2008-08-15
Posted
2010-10-06
Terminated
2010-10-07
Reason
When a patient is selected in the patient list and examination tab pressed with background query running at the same time, the wrong patient may be selected.
Root cause
Other
Action
Philip Medical System sent an "URGENT-Device Correction" letter dated August 13, 2008 to their customers. The letter describes the recalled product as Essenta DR Patient and Image Data Software (SW) release 1.0. The firm informs the customers that when patient is selected in patient list and examination tab pressed with background query running at the same time, there is a risk that the wrong patient is selected on the Essenta DR Computed Radiography System. Customers are advised to verify the selected patient's information before releasing an exposure while the firm works on upgrading the Software. All affected units will receive a software upgrade to correct the issue. Customers should contact Philips Customer Care Service at 800-772-9377, #5, #4, #1 and reference FCO 712000031 for any questions or support concerning the recall.
Quantity
23 units
Distribution
Nationwide distribution: CA, GA, FL, KS, MN, NY, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, and WA.
Lot, serial or model codes
Devices were identified as SITE numbers:  553491, 554498, 554944, 553270, 554358, 556089, 556275, 555457, 556080, 557203, 41446107, 41446304, 41443692, 41446097, 41445359, 41445529, 41585399, 41586528, 41796147, 41958550, 42252302, 42616819, and 42865052.
510(k) numbers
["K070528"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
KPR
Firm FEI
1000524572
Firm city
Bothell
Firm state
WA
Firm country
not on file

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