PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Nuclear Gamma Cameras (ADAC Vertex Classic, ADAC VERTEX PLUS/SOLUS/CARDIO, ADAC VERTEX V60) Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH

Reported: May 20, 2015 Initiated: March 13, 2015 #Z-1598-2015

Product Description

Nuclear Gamma Cameras (ADAC Vertex Classic, ADAC VERTEX PLUS/SOLUS/CARDIO, ADAC VERTEX V60) Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH

Reason for Recall

During clinical use of a Vertex Plus Gamma Camera, as the detector heads were in the relative 180 degree position, Detector #1 drifted down and made contact with the patients chin during a whole body study acquisition.

Details

Units Affected
918 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and to the states of : AL, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV., and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand and United Kingdom.
Location
Cleveland, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Nuclear Gamma Cameras (ADAC Vertex Classic, ADAC VERTEX PLUS/SOLUS/CARDIO, ADAC VERTEX V60) Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH. Recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. Units affected: 918 units.
Why was this product recalled?
During clinical use of a Vertex Plus Gamma Camera, as the detector heads were in the relative 180 degree position, Detector #1 drifted down and made contact with the patients chin during a whole body study acquisition.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 20, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1598-2015.