Philips Healthcare Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2207-2012)

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 Essenta DR, X-Ray System, Diagnostic, general-purpose Model: 712070. The Essenta DR is a multifunctional stationary X-ray Intended Use From Labeling): system, in which the swivel arm rotation, the vertical movement of the swivel arm and the SID adjustment are motorized. It is designed for radiographic examination of the recumbent, standing or seated patient and also for lateral exposures. It enables the operator to quickly and safely move the unit to all the pre-programmed basic positions at the press of a button, using the autopositioning feature. Fine positioning of the tube/collimator and detector on the patient is easy to carry out using the command arm.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: July 25, 2012

Date Posted: August 22, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2207-2012

Event ID: 62650

Reason for Recall:

Essenta DR C-Arm may fall

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 7 units

Code Information:

Serial Numbers: SN09000006/ SN09000007/ SN10000033/ SN10000014/ SN100000654/ SN08000092/ SN08000050

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution-USA including the states of CA, NC, and TN and the countries of China, Germany, and Hungary.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated