FDA Recall Terminated

MX 16-slice CT Scanner System, models 728131 and 728132. The MX 16-slice CT Scanner System can be used as a whole body computed tomography X-ray system.

Recall: Z-2386-2012 · Initiated August 24, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2386-2012
Event Number
63014
Firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FEI Number
1525965
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
August 24, 2012
Posted
September 14, 2012
Terminated
August 28, 2013
Address
595 Miner Road, Cleveland, OH, 44143-2131

Description

MX 16-slice CT Scanner System, models 728131 and 728132. The MX 16-slice CT Scanner System can be used as a whole body computed tomography X-ray system.

Reason

On August 24, 2012 the firm recalled the MX 16-slice after discovering that a bolt which attaches the oil accumulator within the gantry may fail, resulting in the oil accumulator detaching from the tube housing assembly within the gantry.

Action

An "Urgent Medical Device Correction" Field Safety Notice dated August 24, 2012 was sent to all US consignees via certified mail. The problem was described and recommended actions were provided. Philips Key Market representatives distributed the letter internationally. Additionally, a Field Service Engineer will contact each site to schedule time to implement the Field Change Orders. US Customer contact number: 1 800-722-9377.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution, Nationwide (US) including the states AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MS, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, and VA and the countries of Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Oman, Palestine, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda, and Venezuela.

Quantity

328 units