Philips Healthcare Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-1829-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Philips Multi Diagnost Eleva II with swivel cable Product Codes; 708032, 708036 Multi Diagnost Eleva with FlatDetector with swivel cable Product Codes: 708034, 708037 This Philips MultiDiagnost Eleva system is intended to be used as a multifunctional/ universal system. General R/F, performed along with more specialized interventional applications. This includes the following general areas: Digestive system Skeletal system Urinary system Reproductive system Respiratory system Circulatory system Various . Arthrograms . Myelograms . Facet joint injections . Discography SialographyFluoroscopy, Radiography and Angiography

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 21, 2012

Date Posted: June 27, 2012

Recall Number: Z-1829-2012

Event ID: 62052

Reason for Recall:

MultiDiagnost Eleva X--Ray system may have damage to System Cables from repeated movement

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 433 units

Code Information:

Units with cable swivel delivered from 2007

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Nationwide Foreign: Australia Austria Belgium Bharain Canada China Columbia Czech Republic Denmark Dutch Antilles Egypt Estonia Finland France Germany Hong Kong Ireland Israel Italy Latvia Lebanon Luxembourg Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Philippines Qatar Russian Fed. Saudi Arabia Serbia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Kingdom

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated