Philips Allura Xper Systems Recall Issued by FDA
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Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. is recalling Allura Xper systems due to potential HDD performance issues that may cause loss of imaging functionality.
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What Happened
Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. initiated a voluntary recall after identifying 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 result in loss of imaging functionality. 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.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall covers Allura Xper systems with the following model numbers: Allura Xper FD10 (722003, 722010, 722026), Allura Xper FD10 OR Table (722022, 722033), Allura Xper FD10/10 (722005, 722011, 722027), Allura Xper FD20 (722006, 722012, 722028), Allura Xper FD20 Biplane (722008, 722013), Allura Xper FD20 OR Table (722015, 722023, 722035), Allura Xper FD20 Biplane OR Table (722025), Allura Xper FD20/10 (722029), Allura Xper FD20/15 (722058), Allura Xper FD20/15 OR Table (722059), Allura Xper FD20/20 (722038), Allura Xper FD20/20 OR Table (722039). The recall number is Z-2259-2026. Distribution includes US Nationwide and many other countries worldwide. Specific serial numbers and UDI-DI codes are listed in the FDA enforcement report.
What You Should Do
Consumers and facilities should contact the recalling firm for further information regarding the affected systems.
Why This Matters
The potential loss of imaging functionality or motorized movement in these interventional X-ray systems could impact clinical procedures.
Source
FDA recall number Z-2259-2026. Classification: Class II. Report date: 20260603.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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