BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    MX 16-slice CT Scanner System and MX 16-slice CT Scanner System Phase 11 can be used as a whole body computed tomography X-ray system featuring a continuously rotating X-ray tube and detector array with multi-slice capability up to 16 slices simultaneously. The acquired X-RAY transmission data is reconstructed by computer into cross-sectional images of the body from the same axial plane taken at different angles. The system is suitable for all patients. Access Dual CT system can be used as a Head and Whole Body Computed Tomography X-ray System featuring a continuously rotating X-ray tube and detector array with multi-slice capability. The acquired X-ray transmission data is reconstructed by computer into cross-sectional images of the body from the same axial plane taken at different angles.

    Recall: Z-0190-2015 · Initiated October 9, 2014

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0190-2015
    Event Number
    69473
    Firm
    Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
    FEI Number
    1525965
    Product Code
    JAK
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Software Design Change
    Initiated
    October 9, 2014
    Posted
    December 16, 2014
    Terminated
    July 2, 2015
    Address
    595 Miner Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44143-2131

    Description

    MX 16-slice CT Scanner System and MX 16-slice CT Scanner System Phase 11 can be used as a whole body computed tomography X-ray system featuring a continuously rotating X-ray tube and detector array with multi-slice capability up to 16 slices simultaneously. The acquired X-RAY transmission data is reconstructed by computer into cross-sectional images of the body from the same axial plane taken at different angles. The system is suitable for all patients. Access Dual CT system can be used as a Head and Whole Body Computed Tomography X-ray System featuring a continuously rotating X-ray tube and detector array with multi-slice capability. The acquired X-ray transmission data is reconstructed by computer into cross-sectional images of the body from the same axial plane taken at different angles.

    Reason

    "The orientation of images is displayed incorrectly. When operator chooses gantry on the right side from operation console, and the patient position is HFDL, HFDR, FFDL or FFDR, the patient position picture and text is not consistent. "L" and "R" of scan images are reversed and this is not consistent with the patient actual position. "When a surview which is longe

    Action

    Philips is informing the consignees of this issue through a Field Safety Notice (FSN) 72800615 on October 09, 2014. The US consignees will receive this notice via certified mail and Philips Key Market representatives will distribute the FSN internationally. Additionally, A Field Service Engineer will contact each site to schedule a time to install the software update.

    Distribution

    Domestic Distribution: AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MS, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, PR, SC, TN, and VA. Foreign distribution: Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Gutamala, Hungray, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Lybyan Arab JHamahiri, Lithuania, Malawi, Mexico, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Palestine, Paraguay, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, South Agrica, South ZKorea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, UAE, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia.

    Quantity

    708