Philips Azurion imaging systems recalled for hard drive failure risk affecting imaging functionality
What this means
Hard drives in Philips Azurion imaging systems may degrade after six years of use, potentially causing loss of imaging capability. In some cases, the system may need to be restarted to restore function temporarily. Philips has identified this issue in multiple Azurion models used in medical facilities.
- If your facility operates an Azurion system beyond six years old, contact Philips for guidance on hard drive inspection and replacement
- Monitor your system for performance issues or imaging disruptions
- Keep Philips support contact information readily available for troubleshooting
The agency's original wording
It was identified that HDDs used in the PCs of Azurion and Allura systems may show a decrease in performance as they age, particularly beyond six years of service. Issues with an HDD may, depending on the specific system PC in which the affected HDD is installed, result in loss of imaging functionality. Additionally, in Allura systems, this may lead to loss of motorized movement, or loss of data. In some cases, a system restart may temporarily restore functionality.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2258-2026More Philips recalls
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