Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 13263 |
| Brand Name: | Philips Essenta DR Compact X-Ray system |
| Model: | Stand with detector carrier: 12NC |
| Affected: | S/N 9890-010-88201 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited Level 3 123 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket AUCKLAND 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 251 400 |
| Manufacturer: | Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH |
| Issue: | There is the potential for a serious injury if all of the following occurs: 1/ One of the Safety Springs breaks and 2/ U-arm is in the upper or middle position of its movement range when the spring breaks and 3/ Patient or operator is positioned below the U-arm. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Product to be modified |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 2/8/2012 |
