Philips Allura Xper Systems (R7.6-R8.1) Recall: Propeller Motor Clamping Bolt Failure Risk
Philips recalls Allura Xper Systems (R7.6-R8.1) with potential propeller motor clamping bolt and x-ray tube locking bolt failures causing erratic c-arm movements, collision risks, and image noise. Affected models include Allura Xper FD10, FD20, and FD20 Biplane with specific model numbers and serial ranges.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Potential safety issues in Allura Xper R7.6- R8.1 systems where the Lifetime Extension (LTE) kit is not installed in a timely manner. Root cause is under investigation, but the recall reason is listed as for systems over 10 years of life with LTE kits are experiencing propeller motor clamping bolt and x-ray tube locking bolt breaks. If this happens, it may cause erratic C-arm movements and potential collision with patients or bystanders, or detection of a false collisions and subsequent blocked movement of the c-arm. Movement may also cause image noise and black area on the x-ray image, and possible need to expose the patient to additional unnecessary radiation during re-examination.
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What happened, in plain English
Philips is recalling Allura Xper Systems (R7.6-R8.1) due to potential failures in propeller motor clamping bolts and x-ray tube locking bolts. If these components break, the system may move erratically, causing collisions with patients or bystanders, image noise, and possible additional radiation exposure during re-examinations. The recall affects specific models with model numbers 722010-722025. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/53511-philips-allura-xper-systems-r7-6-r8-1-recall-propeller.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/53511-philips-allura-xper-systems-r7-6-r8-1-recall-propeller · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0676-2025
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“Philips Allura Xper Systems (R7.6-R8.1) Recall: Propeller Motor Clamping Bolt Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/53511-philips-allura-xper-systems-r7-6-r8-1-recall-propeller. Based on FDA recall #Z-0676-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0676-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall addresses potential failures in propeller motor clamping bolts and x-ray tube locking bolts. If these components break, the system may move erratically, leading to collisions with patients or bystanders, image noise, and possible additional radiation exposure during re-examinations. The root cause is under investigation but relates to systems over 10 years of life with Lifetime Extension (LTE) kits.
Who’s affected
Medical facilities using Philips Allura Xper Systems (R7.6-R8.1) with model numbers 722010-722025 are most at risk. Patients and staff in these facilities could face collision risks if the system malfunctions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Philips Allura Xper System has model numbers 722010, 722011, 722012, 722013, 722022, 722023, or 722025. The specific serial numbers are listed in the recall notice for each model.
- Brand
Philips- Product
Philips Allura Xper Systems (R7.6-R8.1). Labeled as the following: 1. Allura Xper FD10, Model Number: 722010. 2. Allura- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check System Model
Identify your Philips Allura Xper System model number (722010-722025) to determine if it's affected.
Contact Philips Support
Reach out to Philips for guidance on the recall and next steps if your system is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide distribution. International distribution to Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 37 days 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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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-0676-2025 (November 11, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0676-2025 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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