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FDA Recall Z-0479-2011 · Posted 2010-11-26
Recalling FirmPhilips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKPR
Date Initiated2009-01-21
Date Terminated2010-12-30
Product Quantity314 units
Reason for Recall
Patient and image data can be exchanged when a patient is selected in the patient list and the examination tab is pressed with background query running at the same time. There is a risk that the data may then be linked to the incorrect patient, which may adversely affect diagnosis and treatment.
Firm Action
Philips Medical Systems issued URGENT-Device Correction letters dated January 27, 2009 to consignees describing the issue with the Easy Diagnost Eleva GXR RF systems. The consignees were informed of the potential for incorrect diagnosis or treatment if an incorrect image is used for diagnosis.
Consignees should contact the Philips Healthcare Call Center at 800-722-9377, #5, #2 and reference "FC0 70600030" with any communication.
Root Cause
Software design
Distribution Pattern
Nationside Distribution: USA, including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Devices are not distributed to any foreign consignees.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.