Brilliance 16, Model number 728246 Product Usage: 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.
FDA Recall Z-2655-2016 · Posted None
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Recalling FirmPhilips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJAK
Date Initiated2016-07-20
Date Terminated2018-07-02
Product Quantity192
Reason for Recall
After upgrading to 3.6.7 software version via FCO72800643, during reconstruction of gated helical scans, the planned anatomy can be cut off on the CT images. This issue can occur on gated CT helical reconstruction that is not planned at iso-center (0,0). If the region of interest is not visualized in the images, a CT rescan may be performed.
Firm Action
Customers were sent a letter dated July 28, 2016 informing them of the problem, under what circumstances it can occur and the actions that the customer can take to minimize the effect of the problem. The letter also includes the actions planned by Philips to correct the problem. Philips plans on releasing a field change order (FCO) to correct the affected systems.
If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, contact your local Philips representative or local Philips Healthcare office. For
North America and Canada, contact the Customer Care Solutions Center
(1 -800-722-9377).
Root Cause
Software Design Change
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution in the states of: AL,AR,AZ,CA,CO,CT,DC,DE,FL,GA,HI,IA,ID,IL,IN,KS,KY,LA,MA, MD,ME,MI,MN,MO,MS,NC,ND,NE,NJ,NM, NV,NY,OH,OK,OR,PA,PR,SC,TN,TX,UT,VA,VT,WA,WI,WV,WY
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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