FDA-Device2026-04-08Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Philips Allura Xper FD20/15 X-ray system recalled for foot switch malfunction
What this means
Philips has identified a problem with the wired foot switch on certain Allura Xper FD20/15 X-ray imaging systems where the X-ray may not start or may start and stop unexpectedly. This affects 296 systems distributed worldwide, including 68 in the US. No injuries have been reported.
- Check if your system's serial number matches the recall list
- Contact Philips Medical Systems for instructions on inspection or repair
- Do not rely solely on the foot switch until the issue is resolved
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Philips has identified instances where X-ray imaging may not be initiated or may occur intermittently when using the wired foot switch.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution; International: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussal, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, C¿te D'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, FrenchPolynesia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macao, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Fed., Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen;
Affected count
296 units (68 US, 228 OUS)
Manufactured in
Veenpluis 6, Best, Netherlands
Products
Allura Xper FD20/15; System Code: 722058;
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1671-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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