The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0224-2024·Announced 2023-11-15

Philips surgical imaging systems missing warning label and safety spacer

Philips has recalled certain surgical C-arm imaging systems delivered to Puerto Rico because they lack required warning labels and are missing a critical Source-to-Skin Distance Spacer component.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device recall involving missing critical safety components and inadequate labeling. This constitutes a risk-of-harm product where no injuries have been reported, meeting the rubric criteria for High severity.

Plain-English summary

Philips has identified an issue affecting Integris-Allura, Allura Xper, and Azurion surgical C-arm imaging systems delivered to Puerto Rico. The affected systems lack a required warning label and are missing a Source-to-Skin Distance Spacer (also called a Tube-spacer), a critical safety component.

These surgical C-arm systems are used in hospital operating rooms and imaging suites for image-guided therapy and surgical procedures. The missing warning label and spacer component affect the proper operation and safety of these devices.

Healthcare facilities in Puerto Rico that received these system models are subject to this recall.

The recalled product

Product
BV Endura, BV Pulsera Philips Image Guided Therapy-Systems (IGTS)Mobile Surgery C-arm systems.
Manufacturer
Philips North America
Hazard
  • missing-label
  • missing-spacer

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.