CLASS II Device recall · Reported 17 Jun 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
AXIS (Uninterruptible Power Supply recalled by Philips Medical Systems
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) is recalling AXIS (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices) Computed Tomography X-ray, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 6 Mar 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1775-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71134
- Recalling firm
- Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Cleveland, OH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Mar 2015
- FDA classified
- 11 Jun 2015
- Reported
- 17 Jun 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 6 Mar 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jun 2015 | Classified by FDA | +97 days |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
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.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
AXIS (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices) Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Imaging systems.
Where it was 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, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, LAO People's Dem. Rep., Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, R¿union, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia & Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zambia.
Questions about this recall
Why was it 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.
Which lots are affected?
Model #: 882130; Serial #: 541
Where was it sold?
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, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, LAO People's Dem. Rep., Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, R¿union, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia & Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, and Zambia.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
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