Company:Philips Healthcare Inc.
Date of Enforcement Report 3/21/12
Class ll:
PRODUCT
Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva FD Software release: PBL 6.1.1 Product Code 708037 Product Usage: The Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva system is intended to be used as a multifunctional/universal system. General R/F, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be performed along with more specialized interventional applications. This includes the following general areas: Digestive system, Skeletal system, Urinary system, Reproductive system, Respiratory system, Circulatory system, and Various: Arthrograms, Myelograms, Facet joint injections, Discography, Sialography. Recall # Z-0936-2012
REASON
The skin dose and skin dose rate values are calculated using an incorrect point of reference. Therefore, the AKR as displayed and stored in patient records is too low, although the dose as received by the patient is not affected.
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Philips Healthcare Inc., Andover, MA, by letter on January 9, 2012.
Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems Nederlands, Best, Netherlands. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
28 units
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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