FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#30839

Product

Philips MX8000 IDT CT Scanner System, 10 & 16 slice images.

FDA product code
JAKSystem, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Radiology
510(k) numbers
K012009
Affected lot / code info
Serial Numbers: 2501 to 2554; 3006; 3008 to 3337.

Why it was recalled

The CT couch may move downward to its lower limit without command.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Other

Action the firm took

The firm contacted their Field Service Personnel by letter on 3/8/2004. The letter instructs the field personnel to immediately install the corrective firmware kits (from Siemens) on all affected units in the field.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
The systems were installed at medical facilities located nationwide and worldwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2004-03-08
Posted by FDA
2004-07-20
Terminated
2008-10-29
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #30839. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.