FDA Recall Terminated

SKYLight, AZ 8 FT 3/8"; 8 FT, 5/8"; 9 FT 3/8"; and 9 FT 5/8". Philips Medical Systems Intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single photon and positron emitting radioisotopes within the human body for interpretation by medical personnel.

Recall: Z-1552-2011 · Initiated December 28, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1552-2011
Event Number
57589
Firm
Philips Medical Systems
FEI Number
1525965
Product Code
KPS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 28, 2010
Posted
March 4, 2011
Terminated
April 2, 2012
Address
3860 N 1st St, San Jose, CA, 95134-1702

Description

SKYLight, AZ 8 FT 3/8"; 8 FT, 5/8"; 9 FT 3/8"; and 9 FT 5/8". Philips Medical Systems Intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single photon and positron emitting radioisotopes within the human body for interpretation by medical personnel.

Reason

Philips Healthcare Nuclear Medicine determined that the detector arm assembly could be compromised.

Action

Urgent - Medical Device Correction notifications were sent to all domestic consignees on December 28, 2010 via Federal Express. The letter identified the affected products, the reason for the recall, the hazard involved, and actions to be taken by the customer/user. Customers have been instructed to immediately stop using the system and contact a Philips service representative for an immediate inspection if one of the listed reasons apply. Customers were also instructed to follow the instructions in the system's Instructions For Use to avoid a collision or force on the detector. The firm's service will contact customers to arrange a time for Philips to conduct an inspection and to conduct the appropriate field safety correction. The letter should be placed in customers' Instructions For use. Notices to international consignees will be sent as soon as translation is complete. If customers need further information or support concerning this issue, they should contact their local Philips representative.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Quantity

540 units, all varieties