FDA Recall Terminated

Philips Healthcare Brilliance iCT computed tomography x-ray system

Recall: Z-0331-2018 · Initiated November 8, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0331-2018
Event Number
78879
Firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FEI Number
1525965
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 8, 2017
Terminated
April 17, 2020
Address
595 Miner Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44143-2131

Description

Philips Healthcare Brilliance iCT computed tomography x-ray system

Reason

There is a possibility that screws holding an internal portion of the gantry (Reaction Ring) to the scanner s main bearing may come loose. If this occurs, the part(s) will not be expelled, however, a noise may be heard coming from the gantry.

Action

Philips Healthcare is informing consignees of this issue through a Customer Information Letter (CIL_FCO72800690). Philips Key Market representatives will distribute the letter internationally, based on local regulations. Additionally, a Field Service Engineer will contact each site to schedule a time to implement the Field Change Order. Customers are notified that if they hear an unusual noise coming from the gantry, or scan halts, the Philips representative should be contacted as soon as possible. Philips will be inspecting the affected systems, tightening and replacing the reaction ring screws as needed at no additional cost.

Distribution

107 domestic accounts 15 US Govt accounts 682 Foreign Accounts 3 Mexico accounts 12 Canada accounts

Quantity

702