Philips Azurion Systems Recall Due to HDD Issues

Source: FDA · Worldwide

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Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. is recalling 3,069 Azurion systems worldwide due to potential hard disk drive performance degradation.

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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 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.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall covers Azurion systems with the following model numbers: Azurion 3 M12 (722063, 722221), Azurion 3 M15 (722064, 722222), Azurion 5 M12 (722227), Azurion 5 M20 (722228), Azurion 7 B12 (722067, 722225), Azurion 7 B20 (722068, 722226), Azurion 7 M12 (722078, 722223), Azurion 7 M20 (722079, 722224). A total of 3,069 units are affected (872 in the US, 2,224 outside the US). The recall number is Z-2258-2026. Distribution was worldwide, including US Nationwide.

What You Should Do

The recalling firm notified customers via letter. Consumers should follow any instructions provided in the notification from the firm.

Why This Matters

Loss of imaging functionality in these medical imaging systems could affect clinical procedures.

Source

FDA recall number Z-2258-2026; Class II recall initiated April 30, 2026.

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this FDA recall.

What is this FDA recall about?
Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. is recalling 3,069 Azurion systems worldwide due to potential hard disk drive performance degradation.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Worldwide. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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