Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published October 2, 2025

Philips Azurion 7M20 FlexArm Systems: Inconsistent Motor Movement Risk

Philips recalls Azurion 7M20 systems with FlexArm ceiling mounts due to inconsistent motor movement from grease leakage causing lubrication issues. Affected models include 722234.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-0719-2026Medical device Philips ›

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The motorized longitudinal movement of the FlexArm stand may be inconsistent (not smooth) and eventually may become unavailable. This issue is due to grease leakage from the bearings and/or anti-corrosion oil applied on the bearings, because of which the lubrication on the ceiling rail may be excessive, reducing the friction between the rails and the friction wheel. Expansion to add additional model.

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Recalling firmPHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V.Veenpluis 4-6 · Best, Netherlands

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Philips is recalling Azurion 7M20 systems with FlexArm ceiling-mounted systems because the motor movement may become inconsistent and stop working due to grease leakage. This could affect medical imaging equipment in hospitals and clinics. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/51119-philips-azurion-7m20-flexarm-systems-inconsistent-motor-movement-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/51119-philips-azurion-7m20-flexarm-systems-inconsistent-motor-movement-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0719-2026

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“Philips Azurion 7M20 FlexArm Systems: Inconsistent Motor Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/51119-philips-azurion-7m20-flexarm-systems-inconsistent-motor-movement-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-0719-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0719-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Oct. 2, 2025, that Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. is voluntarily recalling Philips Azurion 7M20 systems with FlexArm ceiling-mounted systems due to potential motorized movement issues. The recall affects model number 722234.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Philips
Product: Philips Azurion 7M20 systems with FlexArm ceiling-mounted system
Model Number: 722234
Quantity: 172 units

The hazard

According to the FDA, the motorized longitudinal movement of the FlexArm stand may be inconsistent and eventually become unavailable. This issue is caused by grease leakage from bearings or excessive anti-corrosion oil reducing friction between rails and the friction wheel.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. has 58 other recalls on record since May 26, 2021. Other recent recalls of similar products include Canon Alphenix INFX-8000V X-ray System Recall (Dec. 19, 2025), Canon Alphenix INFX-8000C X-ray System Recall (Dec. 19, 2025) and Canon Alphenix INFX-8000H X-ray System Recall (Dec. 19, 2025).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model number 722234 on Philips Azurion 7M20 systems with FlexArm ceiling-mounted systems. This recall applies to specific medical imaging equipment sold in the U.S.

Brand
Philips
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Model Number
Look for the model number 722234 on the system's label or documentation.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 28 states, and outside the U.S.

FDA distribution: “Domestic: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, MO, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY; International: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.

Oct 2, 2025Firm started the recall
Nov 26, 2025FDA classified it Class II
Dec 3, 2025Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

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

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Questions people ask

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Is this dangerous?

This is a low-risk issue that may cause inconsistent movement over time but does not pose an immediate risk of injury or damage.

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Where this comes from

The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0719-2026 (October 2, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0719-2026 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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