Philips Healthcare Inc.: 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 number

Z-2976-2011

Recalling firm

Philips Healthcare Inc.

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)

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2011-07-08

Posted

2011-08-10

Terminated

2014-05-14

Reason

System freezes from 20 seconds up to one minute. No fluoroscopy exposure and no geometry movements during this time period.

Root cause

Software design

Action

Philips Health Care North America sent a FIELD SAFETY CORRECTION ACTION letter dated July 4, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. This FCD will be identified as FCD72200200 and will be free of charge. This FCD consists a CD with the correct firmware and a installation procedure to implement the FCD correctly. Please contact your local Philips representative. For further follow up please call (978 ) 687-1501.

Quantity

1423 units

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Lot, serial or model codes

Software releases: PBL 6.5.1 1PBL 6.5.2 1PBL 7.0.x 1PBL 7.2.x

510(k) numbers

["K031333","K033737","K041949"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

IZI

Firm FEI

1218950

Firm city

Andover

Firm state

MA

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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