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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-Ray Scanning Systems: Brilliance 64 - Model #728231; and Ingenuity CT - Model # 728326, Distributed By: Philips Healthcare, Cleveland, OH. The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are 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 analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment

Reported: January 23, 2013 Initiated: December 3, 2012 #Z-0674-2013

Product Description

Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-Ray Scanning Systems: Brilliance 64 - Model #728231; and Ingenuity CT - Model # 728326, Distributed By: Philips Healthcare, Cleveland, OH. The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are 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 analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.

Reason for Recall

Software anomalies. Philips Medical Systems recalled their Brilliance 64 running software v4.0.0xx516 and their Ingenuity CT running software v4.0.0xx518 due to software issues detected in these CT scanning systems. If these issues were to re-occur they could pose the risk of injury to patients undergoing scans; device users; or device service personnel.

Details

Units Affected
A total of nine (9) units were distributed (3 units in the U.S & 6 units overseas)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA including IN, OH and OR; and the countries: Australia, Belgium, China, Israel, and Sweden.
Location
Cleveland, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-Ray Scanning Systems: Brilliance 64 - Model #728231; and Ingenuity CT - Model # 728326, Distributed By: Philips Healthcare, Cleveland, OH. The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are 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 analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.. Recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. Units affected: A total of nine (9) units were distributed (3 units in the U.S & 6 units overseas).
Why was this product recalled?
Software anomalies. Philips Medical Systems recalled their Brilliance 64 running software v4.0.0xx516 and their Ingenuity CT running software v4.0.0xx518 due to software issues detected in these CT scanning systems. If these issues were to re-occur they could pose the risk of injury to patients undergoing scans; device users; or device service personnel.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 23, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0674-2013.