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Z-1285-2012

Whole body Computed Tomography X-Ray System (Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT), Brilliance 64 M/N 728231...

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2012-02-17 / Terminated / root cause: software

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc began a recall of Whole body Computed Tomography X-Ray System (Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT), Brilliance 64 M/N 728231, Ingenuity CT M/N 728326, Dist. By Philips Medical... on . The reason FDA records is "A number of non-conformances were identified during internal and external validation testing of the Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT systems with software version Beta 3 (version 4.0.0.xx368)". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1285-2012
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Whole body Computed Tomography X-Ray System (Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT), Brilliance 64 M/N 728231, Ingenuity CT M/N 728326, Dist. By Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
A number of non-conformances were identified during internal and external validation testing of the Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT systems with software version Beta 3 (version 4.0.0.xx368).
Root cause tag
software
FDA root cause
Software change control
Action
Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated February 17, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to review the information contained in the letter with all memebers of their staff who need to be aware of the contents in the communication. Customers were asked to retain a copy of the communication with the equipment instruction for Use. For further information or support concerning this issue, customers should contact their local Philips representative or local Philips Healthcare office. For North America and Canada contact the Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377, option 5. For questions regarding this recall call 440-483-7000.
Quantity in commerce
7 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including OH and the following countries: Australia, China, Belgium, Israel & Sweden.
Product codes and lots
System Code # 728231, Serial # 91003, 95130, 95157, 95504 & 300030; System Code # 728326, Serial # 300010 & 300018.