Philips North America LLC recalls Veradius Unity. Product Code 718132. The devices are used for radiological guidance and…

A wireless foot switch pedal may get stuck in the active position when the user releases the pedal, resulting in the emission of unintended radiation.

Veradius Unity. Product Code 718132. The devices are used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures on all patients, except neonates (birth to one month), within the limits of the devices.

Philips will send a customer notification to the existing users of the affected systems to alert them of the issue and provide the actions that should be taken in order to prevent risks to patients. Philips will contact customers to schedule a visit to inspect the foot switch and provide an addendum to the Instructions for Use (IFU) of the system detailing the appropriate cleaning and maintenance instructions. Philips proposes sending the Electronic Product Radiation Defect notification to customers immediately upon FDA approval of the corrective action plan, and completion of the remaining activities within 4 months of FDA approval of the corrective action plan. This corrective action does not require any customer transportation reimbursement. The following statement is included in the customer communication: The manufacturer will, without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal standard in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Draft of letter provided. Philips commits to notifying the FDA on a monthly basis providing progress with this field correction.

• FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1582-2025
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K142708The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA device classification · OWBOfficial FDA classification for this device type
• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 892.1650The federal regulation governing this device
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• Find Philips North America LlcSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
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