Philips Zenition 70: Unintended Radiation Risk from Stuck Foot Switch
Philips recalls Zenition 70 medical devices due to wireless foot switch potentially getting stuck, causing unintended radiation emissions during procedures. Affected units have specific product codes and serial numbers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A wireless foot switch pedal may get stuck in the active position when the user releases the pedal, resulting in the emission of unintended radiation.
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What happened, in plain English
Philips is recalling its Zenition 70 medical imaging devices because a wireless foot switch pedal can get stuck after release, leading to unintended radiation exposure. This could pose a risk during medical procedures, especially for patients. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/52748-philips-zenition-70-unintended-radiation-risk-from-stuck-foot-switch.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/52748-philips-zenition-70-unintended-radiation-risk-from-stuck-foot-switch · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1581-2025
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“Philips Zenition 70: Unintended Radiation Risk from Stuck Foot Switch.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/52748-philips-zenition-70-unintended-radiation-risk-from-stuck-foot-switch. Based on FDA recall #Z-1581-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1581-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The wireless foot switch pedal can become stuck in the active position when released, causing the device to emit unintended radiation. This could happen during medical procedures, potentially exposing patients to unnecessary radiation.
Who’s affected
Healthcare providers using the Zenition 70 devices for medical procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing procedures with these devices may also be affected if the radiation emission occurs.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product code 718133 on the Zenition 70 device. The affected units include specific wireless foot switch sets and base stations with listed serial numbers.
- Brand
Philips- Product
Zenition 70. Product Code 718133. The devices are used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic- Category
Medical device
All 3 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
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| Z-1580-2025 | Zenition 50. Product Code 718096. The devices are used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures on all patients, except neonates (birth to one month), within the limits of the devices.; Product UDI: (01)00884838091535(21). 459801442981, Wireless foot switch set 3P (WFSS 3P) 459801238231, Wireless foot switch 3P, 459801257861, WFS Base Station 459800627394, Wireless foot switch set 3P 459800415535, Wireless foot switch 3P, 459800415542, WFS Base Station |
| Z-1581-2025 | Zenition 70. Product Code 718133. The devices are used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures on all patients, except neonates (birth to one month), within the limits of the devices.; Product UDI: (01)00884838091528(21). 459801442981, Wireless foot switch set 3P (WFSS 3P) 459801238231, Wireless foot switch 3P, 459801257861, WFS Base Station 459800627394, Wireless foot switch set 3P 459800415535, Wireless foot switch 3P, 459800415542, WFS Base Station |
| Z-1582-2025 | Veradius Unity. Product Code 718132. The devices are used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures on all patients, except neonates (birth to one month), within the limits of the devices.; Product UDI: (01)00884838058194(21) 459801442981, Wireless foot switch set 3P (WFSS 3P) 459801238231, Wireless foot switch 3P, 459801257861, WFS Base Station 459800627394, Wireless foot switch set 3P 459800415535, Wireless foot switch 3P, 459800415542, WFS Base Station |
What to do — step by step
Check Device Status
Verify if the wireless foot switch pedal gets stuck when released by testing the device.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 2 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- 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-1581-2025 (February 25, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1581-2025 to see it in context.
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