—#94177

Product

Computed Tomography X-Ray System MX 8000 IDT 16; Model # 728120; Serial #'s: 2513, 2518, 3147, 3217, 3014, 3050, 3068, 3188, 3091, 3051, 3099, 3126, 3183, 3303, 2539 & 3056. Produce cross-sectional images of the 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: K012009
Affected lot / code info: Model # 728120; Serial #'s: 2513, 2518, 3147, 3217, 3014, 3050, 3068, 3188, 3091, 3051, 3099, 3126, 3183, 3303, 2539 & 3056.

Why it was recalled

Philips Healthcare has decided to recall the Computed Tomography X-Ray System MX 8000 IDT due to the fact that the software upgrade for the MX 8000 IDT 16 v4.2.1 may not provide the optional collimation of 4x4.5 (18mm). If the customer does not verify the increment and thickness coincide with the newly selected collimation suggested by the conversion report, there is potential for a 6mm gap to ap

Root cause (FDA determination)

Software change control

Action the firm took

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. sent an URGENT - Field Safety Notice dated July 29, 2010 and August 23, 2010 to all customers. The notices identified the product, the problem, and the steps to be taken. Customers were instructed to locate and correct the error. Field Service Engineers were to visit each site to update the software For further information customers were to contact their local Philips Customer Care Center at 1-800-722-9377

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Product was sold in the following states: CA, DE, IN,OR, MA, NV, TN. Product was also sold in Canada and Australia

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2010-07-27
Posted by FDA: 2010-10-22
Terminated: 2012-09-21
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #94177. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.