—#104823

Product

Brilliance Big Bore Computed Tomography X-Ray System, 510(k) #K033357, Model Number: 728243, Serial Numbers: 7298, and 7060. The recalled device systems are equipped with Version 3.5 Beta 1 software. The Brilliance Big Bore and Brilliance 64 are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended thio product cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-Ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices 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: K033357
Affected lot / code info: Model Number: 728243, Serial Numbers: 7298, and 7060.

Why it was recalled

Software errors. A number of non-conformances were found for the Brilliance Big Bore and Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-ray Systems equipped with software version; 3.5 Beta1. The non-conformances stem from software errors identified in the operating software.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Philips Healthcare released a 'Field Change Order' (FCO #72800531) on September 12, 2011. Philips sent an - URGENT Medical Device Correction letter dated October 17, 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 this situation. The letter informed customers on 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 is 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. Customers were instructed to contact their Philips representative or local Philips Healthcare Office for further information or support for this issue. For North America and Canada customers were instructed to contact the Customer Care Solutions Center (1-800-722-9377, option 5: Enter Site ID or follow the prompts).

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including Texas and the countries of Italy, India and China.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-09-22
Posted by FDA: 2011-12-01
Terminated: 2013-02-22
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #104823. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.