FDA Recall Terminated

Brilliance CT 16, Brilliance CT 64, Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology, Brilliance iCT, Ingenuity CT, Ingenuity Core, Ingenuity Core 128 and Ingenuity Flex scanners are Computed Tomography X-ray systems.

Recall: Z-1461-2014 · Initiated March 27, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1461-2014
Event Number
67837
Firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FEI Number
1525965
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
March 27, 2014
Posted
April 16, 2014
Terminated
February 2, 2016
Address
595 Miner Rd, Cleveland, OH, 44143-2131

Description

Brilliance CT 16, Brilliance CT 64, Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology, Brilliance iCT, Ingenuity CT, Ingenuity Core, Ingenuity Core 128 and Ingenuity Flex scanners are Computed Tomography X-ray systems.

Reason

Block assembly-lock stop subframe of service latch was not manufactured to engineering specifications from the supplier, causing premature fracture of the threaded rod on the patient support service latch. As a result, the table top can become free floating due to the disengaged service latch in the table tops subframe.

Action

A Field Safety Notice was sent to all US consignees via certified mail. Market representatives will distribute the letter internationally. Additionally, a Field Service Engineer will contact each site to schedule a time to implement the Field Change Order.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution - USA including the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD,SC, and TX.

Quantity

135