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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

GEMINI TF Big Bore CT/PET System. The Philips GEMINI PET/CT Imaging Systems are a family of integrated diagnostic X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) systems suitable for a wide range of diagnostic applications.

Reported: July 29, 2015 Initiated: July 1, 2015 #Z-2199-2015

Product Description

GEMINI TF Big Bore CT/PET System. The Philips GEMINI PET/CT Imaging Systems are a family of integrated diagnostic X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) systems suitable for a wide range of diagnostic applications.

Reason for Recall

Philips has identified four (4) software defects in the Tumor LOC software application that may potentially result in irradiation of healthy tissue or non-irradiation of diseased tissue.

Details

Units Affected
44 Units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Venezuela & Vietnam.
Location
Cleveland, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GEMINI TF Big Bore CT/PET System. The Philips GEMINI PET/CT Imaging Systems are a family of integrated diagnostic X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) systems suitable for a wide range of diagnostic applications.. Recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. Units affected: 44 Units.
Why was this product recalled?
Philips has identified four (4) software defects in the Tumor LOC software application that may potentially result in irradiation of healthy tissue or non-irradiation of diseased tissue.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 29, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2199-2015.