Philips Azurion 7M20 Recall Issued
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Philips is recalling 31 units of Azurion 7M20 systems due to a software issue that can produce unusable dark images during Roadmap Pro procedures.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on July 10, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
During the device phase of Roadmap Pro, a user may experience a dark image that is not clinically usable. The dark image may result after the user performs a pedal tap (shortly touching the footswitch pedal without generating an Xray image). The pedal tap may cause a dark image with the next fluoroscopy run.
Which Products Are Affected
Philips Azurion 7M20, Model Numbers: 722079, 722224 with Software release R2.2.0, R2.2.1, R2.2.3, R2.2.5 and R2.2.6 with the Roadmap Pro Software key. 31 units are affected. Distribution was US Nationwide. Recall number Z-2291-2026. Specific UDI codes are listed in the FDA database.
What You Should Do
No specific consumer actions are detailed in the recall notice.
Why This Matters
The recall affects medical imaging devices used in clinical procedures across the United States.
Source
FDA recall Z-2291-2026, initiated December 7, 2023. https://www.fda.gov
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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