CLASS II Device recall · Reported 18 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Philips Volcano FFR recalled
Volcano is recalling Philips Volcano FFR, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 7 Nov 2018 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-0674-2020
- FDA event ID
- 83919
- Recalling firm
- Volcano, Rancho Cordova, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Nov 2018
- FDA classified
- 12 Dec 2019
- Reported
- 18 Dec 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Dec 2019 | Classified by FDA | +400 days |
| 18 Dec 2019 | 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
Interoperability issue that affects certain systems that use the recalled software when it is connected to specific Hemodynamic Systems (HMS).
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
Philips Volcano FFR software used in the following systems connected to the McKesson, Schwarzer, and some Philips Xper Hemodynamic Systems (HMS): (1) Volcano Imaging System s5i, Part #807400001; (2) s5ix Imaging System with s5iz PC Workstation Refurbished, Part#807400001 R and 807401200; (3) s5i Imaging System, Part#806300003; (4) s5i Imaging System, Part#5322466; (5) s5x Imaging System, Part#807300001; (6) s5x Imaging System Refurbished, Pat#807300001 R; (7) s5 Imaging System Refurbished, Part#804200001 R; (8) CORE Mobile Imaging System (120V), Part #400-0100.01; (9) CORE Mobile Imaging System Refurbished, Part #400-0100.01-R; (10) CORE Mobile Imaging System (240V), Part #400-0100.07; (11) CORE Mobile Imaging System Refurbished, Part #400-0100.07-R; (12) CORE Mobile Imaging System (100V), Part #400-0100.08; (13) CORE Mobile Imaging System Refurbished, Part #400-0100.08-R; and (14) CORE Imaging System, Part #400-0100.02; (15) CORE Integrated Imaging System Refurbished, Part#400 0100.02 R.
Where it was distributed
Distribution was nationwide. There was government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Austria, Australia, Badajoz, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Interoperability issue that affects certain systems that use the recalled software when it is connected to specific Hemodynamic Systems (HMS).
Which lots are affected?
FFR V2.5 Software Kit, Catalog 4536-010-57091 (Legacy 435-0602.48) and FFR V2.5 Update Installation Disk, Catalog 4536-010-52781 (Legacy 435-0100.98)
Where was it sold?
Distribution was nationwide. There was government/military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Austria, Australia, Badajoz, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, 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.
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