Nuclear gamma cameras (ADAC VERTEX PLUS/SOLUS/CARDIO, ADAC VERTEX V60 & ADAC CARDIO C60) Nuclear gamma cameras intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single photon and positron emitting radioisotopes with the human body for interpretation by medical personnel.

The firm was notified by a customer that the collimator exchange carriage and the collimator storage cabinet were misaligned.

Philips sent an Urgent - Medical Device Correction letter dated March 12, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The firm requested their customers to do the following: " If a misalignment on the top and/or bottom of the guide rail between the cabinet and carriage can be visually detected do not continue with the collimator exchange procedure, " If the misalignment is visually detected, be aware that the customer/user cannot remedy this issue and will require service interaction prior to the continued use of the system. " This letter should be placed in your User Documentation until otherwise notified. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips Healthcare representative: For North America and Canada contact the Customer Care Solutions Center (1-800-722-9377, Option 5: Enter site ID or follow the prompts).