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FDA Device recall Z-0584-2014

Philips Essenta DR, a Stationary x-ray system, X-ray system Model: 712070 The Essenta DR is a multifunctional stationary X-ray system, in w…

On 2014-01-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Philips Essenta DR, a Stationary x-ray system, X-ray system Model: 712070 The Essenta DR is a multifunctional stationary X-ray system, in w… by Philips Medical Systems, citing X-ray system C-arm casting may loosen and fall.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0584-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-12-05
Published2014-01-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyPhilips Medical Systems
DistributionUS

Product

Philips Essenta DR, a Stationary x-ray system, X-ray system Model: 712070 The Essenta DR is a multifunctional stationary X-ray 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.

Reason

X-ray system C-arm casting may loosen and fall

Identifiers

code_infoAll Essenta DR x-ray Systems

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0584-2014%22

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