—#160729

Product

Brilliance iCT Intended to produce images of the head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.

FDA product code: JAK — System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Radiology
510(k) numbers: K162838
Affected lot / code info: Code 728306, SN# 100776, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100776; 100778, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100778; 100779, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100779; 100780, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100780; 100781, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100781; 100782, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100782; 100783, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100783; 100784, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100784; 100785, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100785; 100787, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100787; 100790, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100790; 100791, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)100791; and 100794, UDI: (01)00884838059474(21)1007.

Why it was recalled

Philips has identified that certain fasteners cannot be confirmed to have been torqued according to specification. If the fasteners were not torqued as specified and a failure occurs while the system is in use, the parts secured by the fasteners may become loose, which may have a potential for harm.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

An Urgent - Field Safety Notice Medical Device Correction letter, dated November 1, 2017, was sent to customers. The letter identified the affected device, described the issue, and discussed the hazard involved. Users are to cease use immediately and contact their Philips Field Service Engineer, if any unusual noises are heard within the gantry, or if the patient support tabletop is in free float. Philips Field Service Engineers will correct the system by replacing the affected fasteners. If further info or support concerning this issue is needed, customers can contact their local Philips rep or the Customer Care Solutions Center at 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 -- US, Argentina, China, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Turkey, and United Kingdom. 4 in US, (1 military), 14 foreign accounts

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2017-11-10
Terminated: 2020-11-05
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #160729. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.