CLASS II Device recall · Reported 10 Feb 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Integris Bh5000 recalled by Philips Electronics North
Philips Electronics North America is recalling Integris Bh5000, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Nov 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-0723-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72599
- Recalling firm
- Philips Electronics North America, Andover, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Nov 2015
- FDA classified
- 30 Jan 2016
- Reported
- 10 Feb 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Device type
- Heart & Vascular Devices
Timeline
| 3 Nov 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Jan 2016 | Classified by FDA | +88 days |
| 10 Feb 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +11 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The use of Allura Xper, Allura Clarity, Allura CV, Allura Centron and UNIQ systems regarding live images and still images can lead to still images being interpreted as live Images.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
INTEGRIS BH5000; Model Number: 72247 The Philips INTEGRIS 3000 I 5000 system is intended for interventional and diagnostic vascular and neurovascular procedures. The Philips INTEGRIS Allura 9 Biplane system is intended for diagnostic cardiovascular, vascular and interventional procedures. The Philips INTEGRIS Allura 12 & 15 system is intended for peripheral, abdominal, cerebral diagnostic and interventional angiography, neuro applications, cardiac applications and non-vascular interventions
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Albania, Algeria, US Virgin Islands, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Democratic Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
Questions about this recall
Is Integris Bh5000 recalled?
Yes. Philips Electronics North America recalled Integris Bh5000 on 3 Nov 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0723-2016.
Why was it recalled?
The use of Allura Xper, Allura Clarity, Allura CV, Allura Centron and UNIQ systems regarding live images and still images can lead to still images being interpreted as live Images.
Which lots are affected?
All serial numbers
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) including Puerto Rico and countries of: Albania, Algeria, US Virgin Islands, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Democratic Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, R¿union, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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