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Health product recall

Argus Epic Camera (2013-10-31)

Starting date:
October 31, 2013
Posting date:
December 4, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-36987

Recalled products

A. Argus Epic Camera

Reason

A recent investigation has determined that visual inspections of the fork joints behind the detector that is conducted during six month preventive maintenance may not detect small cracks or deficiencies in the fork weldment.

Affected products

A. Argus Epic Camera

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number
  • 2145-3007A
Companies
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.
595 Miner Road
Cleveland
44143
Ohio
UNITED STATES