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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Brilliance 16 Air, 728246 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. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components and accessories

Reported: April 24, 2019 Initiated: July 3, 2018 #Z-1142-2019

Product Description

Brilliance 16 Air, 728246 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. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components and accessories

Reason for Recall

Philips has identified that the compensator within the X-ray tube collimator may fail, resulting in ring or smudge artifacts on images. The firm has identified systems that may be at risk for this failure due to the collimator compensator being past its lifetime expected usage.

Details

Units Affected
23
Distribution
Distributed only to China and UK.
Location
Cleveland, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brilliance 16 Air, 728246 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. 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: 23.
Why was this product recalled?
Philips has identified that the compensator within the X-ray tube collimator may fail, resulting in ring or smudge artifacts on images. The firm has identified systems that may be at risk for this failure due to the collimator compensator being past its lifetime expected usage.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 24, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1142-2019.