Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) product recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

March 6, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalls CardioMD III (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices) Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Im…

Recall number

Z-1784-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including DC & Puerto Rico and the following countries: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, China, Colombia, Democratic Congo, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denma…

Why it was recalled

The firm was notified that the failure of the UPS accessory devices used in conjunction with Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Imaging systems. may result in battery acid leakage, overheating and/or emission of fumes.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

CardioMD III (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices) Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Imaging systems.