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Recall Z-0716-2018 — Allura Xper systems with Certeray X-ray Generator located in regions with high mains (480V) voltage. Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use on human patients to perform: Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and

U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement · United States · 2018-01-04 · Class II

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Agency
U.S. FDA — Device Enforcement
Recall identifier
Z-0716-2018
Date of alert
2018-01-04
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk level
Class II
Risk type
recall
Brand
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Product category
device
Product type
Devices
Reported risk: There is an increase in the failure rate of certain Anode Drive Units (ADU5) used in these products. Early life failure of the ADUs only occurs when the hospital mains provide 480V to the system. This current voltage may lead to saturation and overheating of the coils that protect the IGBTs (insulated-gate bipolar transistor) of the ADU. The overheating may also generate a peculiar burning smell that may be noticed. In some instances this burning smell may be noticed before the ADU fails. When the ADU fails the X-ray performance of the system is reduced to Emergency Fluoroscopy. Exposure will not be possible and image quality is reduced.
Primary source: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts

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