Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

Philips Azurion X-ray systems recalled for software image and movement issues

Philips is recalling certain Azurion interventional fluoroscopic X-ray systems, model numbers 722229 through 722236, running software versions R3.0 and R3.1. The software can degrade image quality, and it can also cause loss of geometry movements, which may delay treatment or complicate procedures. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Philips recalls

What to do

  1. Check with your facility or Philips for the software update or corrective instructions.
  2. Contact Philips Medical Systems with any questions about your system.

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Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Philips Azurion, Model Numbers: 722229, 722230, 722231, 722232, 722233, 722234, 722235, and 722236, with Software Version Numbers: R3.0 and R3.1; Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (under 100 years)

Details

Units affected
2016 units
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Veenpluis 6, Best, Netherlands
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-2932-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
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Hazard
Two software related issues: 1) Potential image quality degradation that may lead to delay of therapy, procedural complications and/or inappropriate treatment and 2) Potential loss of geometry movements that may lead to delay of therapy and procedural complications

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