FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#148520

Product

Brilliance BigBore Radiology CT Model number 728244 Product Usage: 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.

FDA product code
JAKSystem, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K033357
Affected lot / code info
728244 Brilliance BigBore Radiology CT   7375 7781 7614 7633 7708 7789 7721 7760 7252 7380 7390 7514 7052 7244 7384 7533 7172 7200 7546 7427 7452 7407 7453 7586

Why it was recalled

After upgrading to 3.6.7 software version via FCO72800643, during reconstruction of gated helical scans, the planned anatomy can be cut off on the CT images. This issue can occur on gated CT helical reconstruction that is not planned at iso-center (0,0). If the region of interest is not visualized in the images, a CT rescan may be performed.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software Design Change

Action the firm took

Customers were sent a letter dated July 28, 2016 informing them of the problem, under what circumstances it can occur and the actions that the customer can take to minimize the effect of the problem. The letter also includes the actions planned by Philips to correct the problem. Philips plans on releasing a field change order (FCO) to correct the affected systems. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, contact your local Philips representative or local Philips Healthcare office. For North America and Canada, contact the Customer Care Solutions Center (1 -800-722-9377).

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DC,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA, MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,NC,ND,NE,NJ,NM, NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,SC,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WI,WV,WY

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-07-20
Terminated
2018-07-02
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #148520. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.