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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

UNIQ FD; Model Numbers: 722028 The Philips UNIQ is intended for use on human patients to perform: " Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures. This includes, e.g., peripheral, cerebral, thoracic and abdominal angiography, as well as PTAs, stent placements, embolisations and thrombolysis. " Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional and minimally invasive procedures (such as PT

Reported: February 10, 2016 Initiated: November 3, 2015 #Z-0708-2016

Product Description

UNIQ FD; Model Numbers: 722028 The Philips UNIQ is intended for use on human patients to perform: " Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures. This includes, e.g., peripheral, cerebral, thoracic and abdominal angiography, as well as PTAs, stent placements, embolisations and thrombolysis. " Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional and minimally invasive procedures (such as PTCA, stent placing, atherectomies), pacemaker implantations, and electrophysiology (EP). " Non-vascular interventions such as drainages, biopsies and vertebroplasties procedures

Reason for Recall

The use of Allura Xper, Allura Clarity, Allura CV, Allura Centron and UNIQ systems regarding live images and still images can lead to still images being interpreted as live Images.

Details

Units Affected
13297 in total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Albania, Algeria, US Virgin Islands, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Democratic Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Location
Andover, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
UNIQ FD; Model Numbers: 722028 The Philips UNIQ is intended for use on human patients to perform: " Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures. This includes, e.g., peripheral, cerebral, thoracic and abdominal angiography, as well as PTAs, stent placements, embolisations and thrombolysis. " Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional and minimally invasive procedures (such as PTCA, stent placing, atherectomies), pacemaker implantations, and electrophysiology (EP). " Non-vascular interventions such as drainages, biopsies and vertebroplasties procedures. Recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation. Units affected: 13297 in total.
Why was this product recalled?
The use of Allura Xper, Allura Clarity, Allura CV, Allura Centron and UNIQ systems regarding live images and still images can lead to still images being interpreted as live Images.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 10, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0708-2016.