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Philips Medical Systems, Inc.: Philips Essenta DR, a Stationary x-ray system, X-ray system Model: 712070 The Essenta DR is a multifunctional stationary X-ray system, in which the swivel arm rotation, the vertical movement of the swivel arm and the SID adjustment are motorized. It is designed for radiographic examination of the recumbent, standing or seated patient and also for lateral exposures. It enables the operator to quickly and safely move the unit to all the pre-programmed basic positions at the press of a button, using the autopositioning feature. Fine positioning of the tube/collimator and detector on the patient is easy to carry out using the command.

Recall number
Z-0584-2014
Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
Product
Philips Essenta DR, a Stationary x-ray system, X-ray system Model: 712070 The Essenta DR is a multifunctional stationary X-ray system, in which the swivel arm rotation, the vertical movement of the swivel arm and the SID adjustment are motorized. It is designed for radiographic examination of the recumbent, standing or seated patient and also for lateral exposures. It enables the operator to quickly and safely move the unit to all the pre-programmed basic positions at the press of a button, using the autopositioning feature. Fine positioning of the tube/collimator and detector on the patient is easy to carry out using the command.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-12-05
Posted
2013-12-27
Terminated
2017-01-17
Reason
X-ray system C-arm casting may loosen and fall
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Philips Medical Systems issued a Urgent Field Safety Notice-Warning Label and Inspection, dated November 21, 2013, advising of potential of C-arm detaching and requesting a daily inspection and a safety warning label . If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative. 1-800-722-9377.
Quantity
424 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the countries of : Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia Iran,Italy, Jordan, Kazakstan, Kenya, Liberia, Lithuania, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab, United Kingdom and Viet nam.
Lot, serial or model codes
All Essenta DR x-ray Systems
510(k) numbers
["K070528"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
MQB
Firm FEI
1218950
Firm city
Andover
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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