—#103933

Product

Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography System, Model #728231, 510(k) #K 033326, Serial Numbers: 95504, 91003, 300030, 95130, and 95157. The Brilliance 64 is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at difference angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.

FDA product code: JAK — System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K033326
Affected lot / code info: Model #728231, 510(k) #KK033326, Serial Numbers: 95504, 91003, 300030, 95130, and 95157.

Why it was recalled

Software errors. A number of non-conformances were logged during in-house testing and external validation testing of Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT software version 4.0 Beta 2. The non-conformances are due to software errors identified in these device systems.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Philips Healthcare released a 'Field Change Order' (FCO #72800542) on September 15, 2011. Philips sent an URGENT - Medical Device Correction letter dated October 10, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter listed the affected device systems; described the nature of the software problem; and any possible hazard inherent to the situation. The letter was mailed by Philips to their customers on October 27, 2011. The letter provided information telling the customer how to identify the affected products and what action to take. In this instance, the customer was asked to review the Customer Release Notes which were provided to each customer location once the software update was installed. The letter notified the customer that a Philips representative would be installing a software upgrade in order to address the referenced software issues free-of-charge, through a Field Change Order. The letter closes by providing information which all customers in Canada and North America can use to contact the firm through a toll-free telephone number 1-800-722-9377, option 5; enter side ID or follow the prompts. For questions regarding this recall call 440-483-4918.

Recalling firm

Firm: Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Address: 595 Miner Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44143-2131

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including Ohio and the countries of Australia, China, Belgium, Israel, and Sweden

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-09-06
Posted by FDA: 2011-12-02
Terminated: 2013-03-15
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #103933. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.