# Major Recall Alert: Zenition 50 Recalled Due to Integrated Chip Malfunction Impacting Imaging Functionality
Philips has issued a significant recall for their **Zenition 50 systems** after being notified by a supplier of a manufacturing issue affecting integrated chips. The problem involves contamination in the bonding layer of the chips on the **Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA)**, potentially leading to corrosion. This flaw could result in **intermittent or permanent connection loss**, creating severe consequences such as imaging system failures or clinically unusable images.
If you're a healthcare professional or facility relying on the Zenition 50 for imaging, it’s critical to understand the potential risks and immediate steps to address the situation.
## Why This Recall is Important
The Zenition 50 is widely used in medical imaging, an essential tool in diagnostic and interventional practices. However, the contaminated bonding layer in the PCBA chips can lead to serious performance issues:
- **Image functionality failure**: The imaging system may lose its ability to capture or display images properly.
- **Clinically unusable images**: Reduced image size or quality (e.g., blurring) during procedures could render the images ineffective for clinical use.
These malfunctions can directly hinder a healthcare provider's ability to deliver accurate, timely diagnoses and treatments. With patient outcomes at risk, it’s imperative to address this recall swiftly.
## Details of the Recall
Here are the key details surrounding the **Philips Zenition 50 recall**:
- **Category**: Canada-wide recall of medical imaging equipment.
- **Brand/Product**: Zenition 50 imaging systems.
- **Reason for Recall**: Integrated chips in the **Image Intensifier Television (IITV)** unit may corrode due to contamination in the chip’s bonding layer, resulting in potential connection loss.
- **Potential Risks**:
- Complete imaging functionality loss.
- Reduced image quality, including blurring and size distortion.
- **Date Announced**: [Date Unavailable – Placeholder]
- **Source**: For the official announcement, visit the [Government of Canada Recall Alert](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/zenition-50).
Healthcare providers and facility managers are urged to take this recall seriously to avoid operational disruptions or risks to patient care.
## What You Should Do
If your facility uses the **Zenition 50 system**, follow these steps immediately:
1. **Check the Serial Number**: Contact Philips or your designated supplier to determine if your system is impacted.
2. **Cease Usage if Malfunction Detected**: Stop using the equipment if you notice any imaging irregularities, such as blurred images or loss of functionality.
3. **Contact Philips Customer Support**: Inform Philips about your system details to ensure it is inspected and repaired as needed.
4. **Inform Staff and Train for Alternatives**: Notify your staff about the possible impacts and implement protocols for alternative imaging systems, if available.
Proactive measures now can prevent critical failures later, ensuring both patient safety and operational efficiency in your facility.
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For more information about the Philips Zenition 50 recall, visit the official [Government of Canada Recall Database](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/zenition-50). Make patient safety a top priority by addressing this urgent recall today.