PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are whole body 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: August 29, 2012 Initiated: July 18, 2012 #Z-2223-2012

Product Description

The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are whole body 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

1. The current system design of software version 4.0.0xx379 does not prevent the system from scanning if the dose level exceeds a set upper dose limit for CT Brain Perfusion scanning, which previous versions did. However, the current version does have the Dose Check (NEMA XR-25) feature, which provides dose notifications and alerts, but it is possible for the user to disable Dose Check after ente

Details

Units Affected
8
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including IN and OH, also, the countries of Australia, Belgium, China, Israel, and Sweden
Location
Cleveland, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are whole body 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: 8.
Why was this product recalled?
1. The current system design of software version 4.0.0xx379 does not prevent the system from scanning if the dose level exceeds a set upper dose limit for CT Brain Perfusion scanning, which previous versions did. However, the current version does have the Dose Check (NEMA XR-25) feature, which provides dose notifications and alerts, but it is possible for the user to disable Dose Check after ente
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 29, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2223-2012.