Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with Digital Image (DI) Rel.2 system. The Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva is intended use as a multi-functional universal system, general RF, Fluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography can be performed along with more specialized interventional applications.
FDA Recall Z-0917-2011 · Posted 2011-01-18
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Recalling FirmPhilips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIZI
Date Initiated2009-03-06
Date Terminated2011-06-16
Product Quantity43 units
Reason for Recall
Images from two different patients may be combined in one patient folder in the Digital Image (DI) or may be combined as one (printed) image. It is possible that an image of a previous patient registered in the DI will be overwritten with an image of a later patient.
Firm Action
On March 6, 2009, Philips sent an "URGENT-Device Correction Easy Diagnost Eleva, MultiDiagnost Eleva, and OmniDiagnost Eleva with DI Rel. 2 systems notification" to their consignees/customers.
The consignees/customers are advised that before diagnosing images, always check the stored (Digital Image, Viewform or PACS) or printed images to ensure that these represent the data and images captured from the examination of the respective patient. Do not use images if they do not represent the patient that was examined. Consignees will be contacted by Philips to schedule a software upgrade of their units.
The consignees can contact Philips Healthcare Call Center at 800-722-9377, #5, #2 and reference "FCO 70800070" with any questions about this recall.
Root Cause
Other
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide distribution: USA including states of: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, and WY.
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.
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