Philips Healthcare Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-1538-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Philips Healthcare Practix Convenio Mobile X-ray system Worldwide Distribution -- Nationwide

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 19, 2011

Date Posted: June 20, 2012

Recall Number: Z-1538-2012

Event ID: 61830

Reason for Recall:

When the system is switched off or when the tube arm is parked in the down position (X-ray generator switch off), a radiation pulse (50 kV, 2.5 pGy) is generated inadvertently. .When the system is switched off or when the tube arm is parked in the down position (X-ray generator switch off), a radiation pulse (50 kV, 2.5 pGy) is generated inadvertently. The failure happened when component supplie

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 11 - US

Code Information:

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated