Philips Mobile Detector Holder Recall: Risk of Portable X-ray Detector Dropping
Philips recalls mobile detector holders for stationary X-ray systems (RF) due to risk of portable X-ray detector dropping when rotated. Affected units manufactured March 2015-March 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the lock mechanism of the movable camp of the mobile detector holder is not adjusted properly or not secured, the portable detector can drop down when the moveable clamp is at the bottom (below of the detector) and additional force is applied. This may happen when the detector is rotated clockwise from landscape to portrait position.
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What happened, in plain English
Philips is recalling mobile detector holders for stationary X-ray systems (RF) because improper lock adjustment can cause the portable X-ray detector to drop when rotated from landscape to portrait position. This poses a risk of injury from the falling detector. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73422-philips-mobile-detector-holder-recall-risk-of-portable-x-ray.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73422-philips-mobile-detector-holder-recall-risk-of-portable-x-ray · Updated September 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0311-2018
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“Philips Mobile Detector Holder Recall: Risk of Portable X-ray Detector Dropping.” GovInfoNow, updated September 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73422-philips-mobile-detector-holder-recall-risk-of-portable-x-ray. Based on FDA recall #Z-0311-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0311-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The lock mechanism may not stay securely engaged when the mobile detector holder is rotated from landscape to portrait orientation. If the lock isn't properly adjusted or secured, the detector can drop when the movable clamp is at the bottom of the detector, potentially causing injury.
Who’s affected
Healthcare workers using the mobile detector holder for X-ray imaging are most at risk. The recall affects units purchased between March 2015 and March 2017.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model code 9890-010-88152 on the device. The product was manufactured and distributed from March 2015 through March 2017.
- Brand
Philips- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Lock Mechanism
Ensure the lock mechanism is properly adjusted and secured before rotating the detector.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.9 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0311-2018 (July 14, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0311-2018 to see it in context.
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