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Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva Recall: Hand Switch Button May Cause Imaging Loss or Radiation

Philips recalls specific MultiDiagnost Eleva models due to hand switch button not fully releasing, which may cause loss of imaging or unintended radiation exposure. Affected models include 708032-708038.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-2411-2026Medical devicePhilips ›
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Recalling firmPHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.Veenpluis 4-6 · Best, Netherlands
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Philips is recalling certain MultiDiagnost Eleva medical imaging devices because a hand switch button may not fully release, leading to loss of imaging or unintended radiation exposure. This could affect medical staff using these devices in hospitals or clinics. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49156-philips-multidiagnost-eleva-recall-hand-switch-button-may-cause-imaging.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49156-philips-multidiagnost-eleva-recall-hand-switch-button-may-cause-imaging · Updated August 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2411-2026

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“Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva Recall: Hand Switch Button May Cause Imaging Loss or Radiation.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49156-philips-multidiagnost-eleva-recall-hand-switch-button-may-cause-imaging. Based on FDA recall #Z-2411-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2411-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on May 18, 2026, that Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. is recalling MultiDiagnost Eleva systems due to a hand switch button hazard. The defect may cause loss of imaging functionality or unintended radiation exposure.

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Philips
  • Product: MultiDiagnost Eleva
  • Model # 708032 for MultiDiagnost Eleva
  • Model # 708034 for MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector
  • Model # 708036 for MultiDiagnost Eleva
  • Model # 708037 for MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector
  • Model # 708038 for MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector

The hazard

The hand switch button on Philips Allura Xper and MultiDiagnost-Eleva systems may not fully release. This issue can potentially lead to loss of imaging functionality, unintended radiation exposure, and additional contrast injection.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V. has 58 other recalls on record since 2021-05-26. Recent Philips recalls include two software-related issues reported on 2026-07-16 and a firmware issue on 2026-06-29. Other recent recalls of similar products include Philips Brilliance CT 64 Medical Scanner Recall (2026-08-07), Canon Vantage Galan 3T Medical Device Recall (2025-10-16), and Philips IQon Spectral CT Software 4.7.7.x Recall (2026-08-07).

How to tell if you have this one

Check the model number on your Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva device. Affected models include 708032, 708034, 708036, 708037, and 708038. These models were sold with flat detectors or standard configurations.

  • Brand
    Philips
  • Category
    Medical device
FDA recall event · 2 products

All 2 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Ongoing
  • Distribution
    US and ROW.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
Z-2411-2026Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva with the following Model Numbers: Model # 708032 for MultiDiagnost Eleva; Model # 708034 for MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector; Model # 708036 for MultiDiagnost Eleva; Model # 708037 for MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector; Model # 708038 for MultiDiagnost Eleva with Flat Detector.; All codes—
Z-2412-2026Philips Allura Xper with the following Model Numbers: Model # 722001 for Allura Xper FD10C; Model # 722002 for Allura Xper FD10F; Model # 722003 for Allura Xper FD10; Model # 722005 for Allura Xper FD10/10; Model # 722006 for Allura Xper FD20; Model # 722008 for Allura Xper FD20 Biplane; Model # 722010 for Allura Xper FD10; Model # 722011 for Allura Xper FD10/10; Model # 722012 for Allura Xper FD20; Model # 722013 for Allura Xper FD20 Biplane; Model # 722015 for Allura Xper FD20 OR Table; Model # 722019 for Allura Xper FD10/10 OR Table; Model # 722020 for Allura Xper FD20 Biplane OR Table; Model # 722022 for Allura Xper FD10 OR Table; Model # 722023 for Allura Xper FD20 OR Table; Model # 722025 for Allura Xper FD20 Biplane OR Table; Model # 722026 for Allura Xper FD10; Model # 722027 for Allura Xper FD10/10; Model # 722028 for Allura Xper FD20; Model # 722029 for Allura Xper FD20/10; Model #722033 for Allura Xper FD10 OR Table; Model #722035 for Allura Xper FD20 OR Table; Model #722038 for Allura Xper FD20/20; Model #722039 for Allura Xper FD20/20 OR Table; Model #722058 for Allura Xper FD20/15; Model #722059 for Allura Xper FD20/15 OR Table.; All codes—
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Model Number

    Identify the model number on your Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva device to confirm if it is affected (708032, 708034, 708036, 708037, or 708038).

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 37 days after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: May 18, 202612. FDA classified it Class II: Jun 16, 202623. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jun 24, 202632026
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2411-2026 (May 18, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2411-2026 to see it in context.
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