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Terminated

The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are whole body 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. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.

FDA Recall Z-2223-2012 · Posted 2012-08-17

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJAK
Date Initiated2012-07-18
Date Terminated2013-02-22
Product Quantity8

Reason for Recall

1. The current system design of software version 4.0.0xx379 does not prevent the system from scanning if the dose level exceeds a set upper dose limit for CT Brain Perfusion scanning, which previous versions did. However, the current version does have the Dose Check (NEMA XR-25) feature, which provides dose notifications and alerts, but it is possible for the user to disable Dose Check after ente

Firm Action

Philips Healthcare sent an URGENT - Medical Device Correction letter date July 18, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Phillips will be installing a software update version 4.0.0xx516. A Philips Service Engineer will contact the customer for implementation of the software update on the affected systems free of charge. For further information or support concerning this issue, customers may contact their local Philips representatives or Philips Healthcare office. For North America and Canada, they may also contact the Customer Care Solutions Center (1-800-722-9377, option 5) For questions regarding this recall call 440-483-7000.

Root Cause

Software design

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA including IN and OH, also, the countries of Australia, Belgium, China, Israel, and Sweden

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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