Philips recalls Allura Exper FD Series X-ray generators with specific system codes due to a capacitor failure risk after surges, causing no image acquisition. Affected units include system codes 722003, 722010, 722022, 722005, 722011, 722019, 722001, 722002, 722006, 722012, 722008.
A capacitor inside the converter of the Velara X-ray generator may fail after a large number of surges in a short period of time. When this occurs, no image acquisition is possible.
Philips is recalling specific models of Allura Exper FD Series X-ray generators because a capacitor inside the converter can fail after many electrical surges, which prevents the device from capturing images. This issue affects units with system codes starting with 722003 through 722012 and 722008.
The capacitor can fail after repeated electrical surges, causing the X-ray generator to stop producing images. This means the device cannot function properly during medical imaging procedures.
Healthcare facilities and medical professionals who use these X-ray generators are most at risk. The recall applies to specific system codes listed in the notice.
Check the system code on the device label. Affected units have system codes including 722003, 722010, 722022, 722005, 722011, 722019, 722001, 722002, 722006, 722012, and 722008.
Look for the system code on the device label to confirm if it's affected.
Reach out to Philips for further instructions on how to address the issue.
The capacitor inside the converter can fail after many electrical surges, causing the X-ray generator to stop capturing images.
Check the system code on the device label. Affected units have system codes including 722003, 722010, 722022, 722005, 722011, 722019, 722001, 722002, 722006, 722012, and 722008.
Contact Philips directly for instructions on how to address the issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1486-2020 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1486-2020 from Philips. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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