The FDA announced on 2023-11-03 that Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. is recalling Philips Azurion systems with monoplane fixed ceiling mounts due to a hazard where the L-arm's rotation cover may fall upon collision, potentially causing injury or sterility issues. The recall affects 3,821 units distributed worldwide.
How to tell if you have it
- Philips Azurion systems with monoplane fixed ceiling mounts
- 722078 Azurion 7 M12
- 722079 Azurion 7 M20
- 722223 Azurion 7 M12
- 722224 Azurion 7 M20
- 722227 Azurion 5 M12
- 722228 Azurion 5 M20
- UPC 00884838085251
- UPC 00884838085268
- UPC 00884838099227
- UPC 00884838099234
- UPC 00884838099241
- UPC 00884838099258
The hazard
The ceiling mounted L-arm contains a rotation cover that may potentially be susceptible to falling if a collision between the L-arm and other hospital equipment, such as an operating light, were to occur. This fall could result in injury or potential sterility issues due to the cover becoming loose.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND B.V. has 58 other recalls on record since 2021-05-26. Other recent recalls of similar products include Stryker CHROMOPHARE Softlit Ring Surgical Light Recall (2026-02-23), Siemens ARTIS icono Ceiling Monitor Recall (2026-06-08), and Canon Alphenix X-ray Systems Recall (2026-08-04).