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Health product recall

Digital Diagnost (2015-04-17)

Starting date:
April 17, 2015
Posting date:
May 8, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-53291

Recalled Products

A. Digital Diagnost

Reason

The system is designed to emit an acoustic signal (beep) upon termination of an exposure. Philips has become aware that if the system has been powered on for more than 12 hours, the system will no longer emit this signal. This signal is a requirement as per IEC 60601-1-3, clause 6.4.2 and the radiation emitting devices regulations C.R.C., CH. 1370, part xii, section 6 (g).

Affected products

A. Digital Diagnost

Lot or serial number

63902199
64281306
64489207
64932287
64932353
64932354

Model or catalog number

9890 010 83904

Companies
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems Dmc Gmbh
Rontgenstrabe 24
Hamburg
22335
GERMANY