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Veradius Veradius UnityRecalls & reported problems

Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. · Mobile, diagnostic X-ray imaging and viewing system with Flat Detector. Used for radiological guidance and visualization during diagnostic, interventional, and surgical procedures. · Class 2

2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Quick summary

This Philips Veradius Unity is a mobile X-ray imaging system used to guide and view patients during procedures. Most of its 55 reports describe radiation output failing or the wireless foot switch not working, losing connection, or a charger that would not charge. There are no deaths and 1 injury. Two open recalls are listed: one started February 2025 because the wireless foot pedal can stick down and emit unintended radiation, and one from November 2021 because the instructions do not state maximum surface temperatures that can lead to burns.

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Adverse event reports
55
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
2

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 55 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00884838058194), received between Jan 12, 2022 and Jun 9, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 54 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Radiation Output Failure” (52 reports).

2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 2 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 7 reportsMar 2024: 3 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 4 reportsJun 2024: 2 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 1 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 2 reportsFeb 2025: 2 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 2 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520267
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Feb 25, 2025Open, Classified

    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.

    Z-1582-2025 · Root cause: Labeling design · FDA record ↗

  2. Nov 12, 2021Open, Classified

    Instructions for Use do not specify the maximum surface temperature of the X-ray tank (assembly housing the X-ray tube, beam filter & cooling oil) and the image intensifier/detector of the system as required an result in burns

    Z-0357-2022 · Root cause: Device Design · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Radiation Output Failure52
  • Disconnection1
  • Electrical Overstress1
  • Mechanical Jam1
  • No Device Output1
  • Smoking1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions55
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 55 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 9, 2025Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE SYSTEM'S WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH BATTERY WAS OUT OF SERVICE, WHICH CAN IMPACT IMAGING. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS. WE ARE CONSERVATIVELY REPORTING THIS EVENT AS THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22172462 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 4, 2025Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH WAS NOT WORKING. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21771253 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 4, 2025Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH WAS NOT WORKING. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21771252 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 25, 2025Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE SYSTEM'S FOOTSWITCH CHARGER WAS UNABLE TO CHARGE. THE DEVICE WAS OUTSIDE OF USE AT THE TIME OF REPORTED EVENT. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21459624 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 7, 2025Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE SYSTEM'S FOOTSWITCH WAS UNABLE TO CONNECT WIRELESSLY. THE SYSTEM WAS NOT IN CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21334070 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2025Electrical Overstress; Electrical Overstress

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE SYSTEM REFERENCE MONITOR WAS EMITTING SMOKE. THE DEVICE WAS OUTSIDE CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLIANT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21219263 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 14, 2025Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH LOST CONNECTION WITH THE SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WAS NOT IN CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21149499 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 8, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH DOES NOT WORK. THE DEVICE WAS OUTSIDE OF CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS.PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20394841 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 26, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT DURING AN OPEN REDUCTION AND INTERNAL FIXATION SURGERY OF A FRACTURED HUMERUS, THE FOOT SWITCH DID NOT TRIGGER EXPOSURES. THE SYSTEM WAS REBOOTED WITH RESOLVE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20069510 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 14, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH STOPPED WORKING. THE SYSTEM WAS IN CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT. NO USER OR PATIENT HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED. TO DATE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. WE ARE CONSERVATIVELY REPORTING THIS EVENT AS THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN FURTHER INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19534984 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 7, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE DEVICE'S WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH WAS NOT CONNECTING/PAIRING. THE SYSTEM WAS IN CLINICAL USE. NO USER OR PATIENT HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED. A PHILIPS FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER (FSE) VISITED THE SITE AND PERFORMED THE PAIRING ACTION AGAIN. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO EXPECTED FUNCTIONALITY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19491394 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 9, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH LOST ITS CONNECTION. THE SYSTEM WAS IN CLINICAL USE. NO USER OR PATIENT HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED.A PHILIPS FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER (FSE) VISITED THE SITE AND REPLACED THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO EXPECTED FUNCTIONALITY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19277065 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH WAS NOT WORKING. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM. DUE TO THE LACK OF INFORMATION, WE ARE CONSERVATIVELY REPORTING THIS EVENT. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19248333 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH WAS NOT WORKING. THE SYSTEM WAS IN CLINICAL USE. NO USER OR PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. A PHILIPS FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER (FSE) VISITED THE SITE AND REPLACED THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH BASE STATION AND WAS ABLE TO PAIR WITH THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO EXPECTED FUNCTIONALITY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19229262 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 2, 2024Smoking; Smoking

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE DEVICE WAS MAKING A SPARKING NOISE AND SMOKE WAS COMING OUT. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT OR USER WAS REPORTED. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19229119 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH BASE STATION WAS DEFECTIVE. THE SYSTEM WAS NOT IN CLINICAL USE. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18855270 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 6, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE SYSTEM WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH. THE DEVICE WAS OUTSIDE CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT. NO HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO PHILIPS. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18849773 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 5, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT SYSTEM WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH WAS NOT WORKING. THE DEVICE WAS OUTSIDE CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT. NO HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO PHILIPS. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18835721 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 23, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH LOST THE WIRELESS CONNECTION WITH THE BASE STATION. NO USER OR PATIENT HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE REPORTED ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18767975 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 23, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. THE SYSTEM WAS NOT IN CLINICAL USE AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT. THERE WAS NO HARM REPORTED. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18767551 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOTSWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE. NO HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO PHILIPS. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18657223 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 6, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT FLUOROSCOPY WAS NOT POSSIBLE WHEN PRESSING THE WIRELESS FOOT PEDAL. NO HARM WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS. THE DEVICE WAS IN USE AT THE TIME OF REPORTED EVENT. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION OF THIS COMPLAINT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18654903 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 6, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH WAS NOT WORKING. NO USER OR PATIENT HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE REPORTED ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18648843 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 6, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH WAS NOT WORKING. NO USER OR PATIENT HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE REPORTED ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18648810 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 2, 2024Radiation Output Failure; Radiation Output Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED TO PHILIPS THAT IT WAS NOT POSSIBLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE WIRELESS FOOT SWITCH. THE SYSTEM WAS NOT IN CLINICAL USE. NO USER OR PATIENT HARM HAS BEEN REPORTED. PHILIPS HAS STARTED AN INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE REPORTED ISSUE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18630083 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.