—#162966

Product

IQon Spectral CT - Model no. 728332, Computed Tomography X-Ray system 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: K133674
Affected lot / code info: Serial no: 860023 860035 860047 860059 860010 860014 860015 860013 860029 860006 860002 860061 860011 860020 860024 860008 860039 860043 860018 860012 860022 860032 860033 860040 860009 860016 860017 860042 860003 860005 860037 860041 860025 860038 860036 860052 860056 860021 860053 860019 860054 860044 860028 860030 860026 860031 860034

Why it was recalled

Closing the Emergency Stop may disable the horizontal motor, allowing the couch top to move during patient load or unload activities.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software design

Action the firm took

The recalling firm notified customers of the recall on February 8, 2018, via Urgent Field Safety Notice. The notice advised customers of the issue and affected products and lot numbers. Customers were advised that once the E-stop has been closed, the operator/technologist must initate a brief horizontal motion (in or out) using any of the operator control panels, CT-Box or tape/foot switches. This action will ensure the couch carbon top (upper pallet) is in a controlled state. Customers were informed that a Field Service Engineer would contact them to schedule site updates to correct the issue. Customers who need further information or support were advised to contact their local Philips representative. Additionally, they may 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: Worldwide Distribution - U.S. Nationwide. International distribution to Canada, Mexico, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Laos, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Martinique, Monaco, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Calcedonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, and Vietnam.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-02-08
Terminated: 2020-04-09
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #162966. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.