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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Model number 728231, running version 2.6.0. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.

Reported: December 16, 2015 Initiated: March 3, 2011 #Z-0409-2016

Product Description

Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Model number 728231, running version 2.6.0. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.

Reason for Recall

Multiple software defects which could impact the performance or reliability of the system. These impacts include, but are not limited to: error messages which prevent operation, incorrect scan region, couch movement failure, inaccurate CTDI reporting, image artifacts, lost images. There is a risk of misdiagnosis.

Details

Units Affected
1,765 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, including Puerto Rico, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia & Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam & Yemen.
Location
Cleveland, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-Ray System, Model number 728231, running version 2.6.0. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.. Recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. Units affected: 1,765 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Multiple software defects which could impact the performance or reliability of the system. These impacts include, but are not limited to: error messages which prevent operation, incorrect scan region, couch movement failure, inaccurate CTDI reporting, image artifacts, lost images. There is a risk of misdiagnosis.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 16, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0409-2016.