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FDA Device recall Z-1821-2012

Philips Easy Diagnost Product Usage: Stationary Fluoroscopic system

On 2012-06-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Philips Easy Diagnost Product Usage: Stationary Fluoroscopic system by Philips Healthcare, citing if a lead ruler is not positioned in the same plane as the anatomical image detail to be measured, measured object distances (using the ruler) can be wrong by a corresponding fact….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1821-2012
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-05-11
Published2012-06-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyPhilips Healthcare
Distributionn/a

Product

Philips Easy Diagnost Product Usage: Stationary Fluoroscopic system

Reason

If a lead ruler is not positioned in the same plane as the anatomical image detail to be measured, measured object distances (using the ruler) can be wrong by a corresponding factor. If, additionally, the measurement tool is not used to check the ruler, or is used in the right way (ie: calibration), such calibration error is not detected. As a result of this, a surgical intervention may be execut

Identifiers

code_infoAll systems with Eleva software version 4.x and stitching option.

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-1821-2012%22

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