CLASS II Device recall · Reported 9 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Philips Healthcare Allure BiPlane Series recalled
Philips Medical Systems is recalling Philips Healthcare Allure BiPlane Series, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Feb 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-0347-2016
- FDA event ID
- 70370
- Recalling firm
- Philips Medical Systems, Andover, MA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Feb 2015
- FDA classified
- 30 Nov 2015
- Reported
- 9 Dec 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Pacemakers & Defibrillators
Timeline
| 3 Feb 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Nov 2015 | Classified by FDA | +300 days |
| 9 Dec 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Monitor Ceiling Suspension system may fall
Product as listed by the FDA
Philips Healthcare Allure BiPlane Series: Model 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.6 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.7 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.8 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.9 722013 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.10 Product Usage: The Allura Xper series is intended for use in cardiovascular and vascular X-ray imaging applications including diagnostics, interventional procedures (such as PTCA, stent placement, embolization and thrombolysis and atherectomics), pacemaker Implantations and electrophysiology (EP). Use of the Allura Xper series system in the OR environment is restricted; the system should only be used for endo-vascular procedures. The Philips Integris Allura 9F is intended for diagnostic cardiovascular, vascular and interventional procedures
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada,Australia, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Monitor Ceiling Suspension system may fall
Which lots are affected?
System : S/N : Model: 722013 262 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.6 722013 422 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.7 722013 195 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.8 722013 173 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.9 722013 225 Allura Xper FD20 BIPLANE R7.10
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of: Canada,Australia, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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
8 other products · FDA event 70370This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Philips Healthcare Integris vascular System recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Philips Healthcare Integris vascular System recalled | Philips Medical Systems | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Philips Healthcare Xper vascular systems R7.6 recalled | Philips Medical Systems | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Philips Healthcare Integris H5000F/Allura 9F recalled | Philips Medical Systems | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Philips Healthcare Allura Xper Series recalled | Philips Medical Systems | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Philips Healthcare Integris cardio system recalled | Philips Medical Systems | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Philips Healthcare Xper vascular system recalled | Philips Medical Systems | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Philips Healthcare Xper cardio systems R7.6 recalled | Philips Medical Systems | Other | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Philips Healthcare Xper cardio systems recalled | Philips Medical Systems | Other | Nationwide |
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