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Health product recall

Philips DuraDiagnost X-ray System (2016-06-22)

Starting date:
June 22, 2016
Posting date:
July 19, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
Hospitals, General Public, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-59376

Affected products

A. Philips DuraDiagnost X-ray System

Reason

DuraDiagnost systems provide an audible exposure termination signal (beep) through the speaker integrated into the monitor. Philips has become aware that buttons or keys on the monitor allow the user to turn the volume setting down to "0", in which case the beep will not be heard at the conclusion of an exposure. Note that the current volume setting is displayed when the buttons or keys are depressed.

Affected products

A. Philips DuraDiagnost X-ray System

Lot or serial number

SN150002

Model or catalog number

9897-010-02021

Companies
Manufacturer
PHILIPS HEALTHCARE (SUZHOU) CO., LTD
NO. 258, ZHONG YUAN ROAD
SUZHOU
215024
CHINA