FDA Recall Terminated

Philips Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-Ray System Product Usage: The Brilliance iCT/Brilliance iCT SP is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce crosssectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. (d) A description of the defect in the

Recall: Z-0236-2015 · Initiated July 31, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0236-2015
Event Number
69356
Firm
Philips Medical Systems, Inc.
FEI Number
1218950
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Initiated
July 31, 2014
Posted
December 16, 2014
Terminated
February 16, 2017
Address
3000 Minuteman Rd, Andover, MA, 01810-1032

Description

Philips Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-Ray System Product Usage: The Brilliance iCT/Brilliance iCT SP is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce crosssectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. (d) A description of the defect in the

Reason

It was discovered that a software defect may result in the scanner not terminating the CT scan at the intended location.

Action

Philips Healthcare is directly notifying affected users via letter. In addition, Philips Healthcare has performed the software correction for forward production and plans a Field Correction to fix the defect in the field. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative or local Philips Healthcare office.

Distribution

US Distribution

Quantity

16 systems