FDA Recall Terminated

The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories. The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are used to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.

Recall: Z-1791-2012 · Initiated May 7, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1791-2012
Event Number
61866
Firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FEI Number
1525965
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
May 7, 2012
Posted
June 8, 2012
Terminated
July 25, 2013
Address
595 Miner Road, Cleveland, OH, 44143-2131

Description

The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories. The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are used to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.

Reason

Philips is issuing a software update (version 3.2.4) to the Brilliance iCT and iCT SP systems currently running software version 3.2.0, 3.2.1 or 3.2.3, addressing a number of non-conformances. A review was conducted of all nonconformances that are fixed by the software upgrade. None of these nonconformances result in unacceptable hazards. The nonconformance documented below had the highest sc

Action

Philips sent an Urgent - Medical Device Correction letter dated May 8, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Philips Key Market representatives will distribute the letter internationally. Additionally, a Field Service Engineer will contact each site to schedule time to implement the Field Change Order. Customers were instructed to review the Release Document provided them with information about the software update, new feature and enhancements. For North America and Canada customers should contact the Customer Care Solutions Center (1-800-722-9377, option 5: Enter Side ID or follow the prompts. For questions regarding this recall call 440-483-4918.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA & WV and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, EGYPT, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, ICELAND, India, Indonesia, Israel, ISRAEL, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Netherlands, New Zealand, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, SINGAPORE, South Korea, SPAIN, SWEDEN, Switzerland, Taiwan, THAILAND, Turkey, UNITED KINGDOM & Uzbekistan.

Quantity

241