Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Allura Xper R8.x.25.5 and UNIZ systems (only with a FlexVision Recalled by Philips Electronics North America Corporation Due to After continuous operation for more than one and...

Date: March 14, 2018
Company: Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Philips Electronics North America Corporation directly.

Affected Products

Allura Xper R8.x.25.5 and UNIZ systems (only with a FlexVision large screen monitor), Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system Product Usage: The Allura Xper ED series is intended for use on human patients to perform: Vascular, cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications, including diagnostic, interventional and minimally invasive procedures. This includes, eg peripheral, cerebral, thoracic and abdominal angiography, as well as PTAs, stent placement, embolization and thrombolysis. Cardiac imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional minimally invasive procedures (such as PTCA, stent placing, atherectomies), pacemaker implantations, and electrophysiology (EP). Non-vascular interventions such as drainages, biopsies and vertebroplasties procedures. Additionally: The Allura Xper ED series is compatible with a hybrid operating room.

Quantity: 682

Why Was This Recalled?

After continuous operation for more than one and a half days, the image on the large screen monitor may freeze for approximately 15 seconds after which the system will restore itself.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 44 states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC

Affected (44 states)Not affected

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report