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Philips Healthcare Inc.: Philips Healthcare Practix Convenio Mobile X-ray system Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide

Recall number
Z-1538-2012
Recalling firm
Philips Healthcare Inc.
Product
Philips Healthcare Practix Convenio Mobile X-ray system Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-10-19
Posted
2012-06-13
Terminated
2017-01-18
Reason
When the system is switched off or when the tube arm is parked in the down position (X-ray generator switch off), a radiation pulse (50 kV, 2.5 pGy) is generated inadvertently. .When the system is switched off or when the tube arm is parked in the down position (X-ray generator switch off), a radiation pulse (50 kV, 2.5 pGy) is generated inadvertently. The failure happened when component supplie
Root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action
Philips Healthcare sent a proprosed corrective action letter dated May 3, 2012, to FDA. The proposed corrective action plan is to bring the product into compliance with regulatory requirements by issuing a field corrective action which should be completed by Philips by August 1, 2012. For questions regarding this recall call 978-687-1501.
Quantity
11 - US
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Lot, serial or model codes
n/a
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
IZL
Firm FEI
1218950
Firm city
Andover
Firm state
MA
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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