FDA Recall Terminated

Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography System, Model #78231, Serial Number: 9592. The Brilliance 64 is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at difference angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.

Recall: Z-3281-2011 · Initiated June 2, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3281-2011
Event Number
59383
Firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
FEI Number
1525965
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
June 2, 2011
Posted
September 27, 2011
Terminated
March 15, 2013
Address
595 Miner Road, Cleveland, OH, 44143-2131

Description

Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography System, Model #78231, Serial Number: 9592. The Brilliance 64 is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at difference angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.

Reason

Component defect. Philips Medical decided to conduct a recall field /correction (rework) of the mounting key locking threaded insert of the Detector Module system (DMS) bolt on one (1) Brilliance 64 CT X-ray unit. The firm initiated this action following Philip's receipt of the customer's complaint reporting that the retaining inserts were pulling out of the rotor during the removal of the UDMS

Action

Philips sent a Field Change Order (FCO) 72800519 on June 13, 2011 to the affected customer. A Field Service Engineer visited the customer site and installed a hardware upgrade to the affected Brilliance 64 device system (Serial Number: 9592). The correction action was completed on August 9, 2011. For questions regarding this recall call 1-440-483-7000.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution including PA

Quantity

1 unit