—#116140

Product

Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are whole body Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different 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: Brilliance 64: 728231 & Ingenuity CT: 728326, 728323. System Code # 728231, Serial #: 9654, 91003, 95130, 95157, 95504 System Code # 728326, Serial #: 32000,300003,300004,300005,300010,300011,300012,300014,300015,300018,300027,300041,300053,300059,300066,300070,300071,300073,300074,300078,300079,300080,300082,300084,300086,300091,300095,300101,300102,300112,300127,300128,300129,300131,300132,310064 System Code # 728323, Serial #: 320033

Why it was recalled

This field change order is being released to update software and customer release notes to the affected installed base.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated February 13, 2013, via certified mail to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were advised to review the information contained in the letter with all members of their staff who need to be aware of the contents of the letter. Customers were instructed to retain a copy with the equipment Instruction for Use. For questions customers were instructed to contact their local Phillips representative or local Philips Healthcare office. For North Americal and Canada contact Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377, option 5: Enter Site ID or follow the prompts For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-722-9377.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AR, AZ, IN, KS, LA, MA, MN, MS, MT, NJ, NY, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, WV, WY, and worldwide including the contries of Australia, Belgium, China, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, Norway, Sweeden, and Switzerland.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2013-02-15
Posted by FDA: 2013-03-14
Terminated: 2014-04-11
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #116140. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.