—#161425

Product

Brilliance Big Bore Oncology CTwith 4.2.0 software version. Model #' 728243 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. These devices may include signal analysts 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: Brilliance Big Bore Oncology CT, Model # 728243 Serial #s: 76025 76022 76024 76023 76016 76021 76008 76010 76002 76020 76011

Why it was recalled

Software issues including: Software errors that may result in Extended Field of View check message not displayed when Field of View is set >600 mm for a paused scan; Request for change to automatically turn on the center x/y 0 setting and the disable result rotation setting when turning on the CT simulation Exam Card; Software errors that may result in Tumor LOC allowing POI (Point of Interest) locking when a non-isocenter slice is displayed; Software errors that may result in partial set of images or inability to generate CT images.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

Philips sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice Medical Device Correction letter dated January 2, 2018 to their customers. The letter identified the affected product problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact your local Philips representative or local Philips Healthcare office.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-01-03
Terminated: 2019-07-02
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #161425. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.