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Z-0466-2013Class II

NeuViz 16 Multi-Sliced CT Scanner System, part number 989605858501. NeuViz Dual series CT Scanner System...

Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd. / initiated 2012-10-18 / Terminated / root cause: design

Philips And Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd. began a recall of NeuViz 16 Multi-Sliced CT Scanner System, part number 989605858501. NeuViz Dual series CT Scanner System, part number 989605651321 The NeuViz 16 CT Scanner... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The four screws that secure the patient table top to the carrier pulled out and caused the table top to detach. This issue may affect NeuViz Dual and NeuViz 16 scanners". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0466-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
Product
NeuViz 16 Multi-Sliced CT Scanner System, part number 989605858501. NeuViz Dual series CT Scanner System, part number 989605651321 The NeuViz 16 CT Scanner System can be used as a whole body computed tomography X-ray system featuring a continuously rotating X-ray tube and detector array with multi-slice capability up to 16 slices simultaneously.
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
The four screws that secure the patient table top to the carrier pulled out and caused the table top to detach. This issue may affect NeuViz Dual and NeuViz 16 scanners.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
Philips and Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd. sent an Urgent Device Correction NeuViz Dual, NeuViz 16 letter, dated Oct. 18, 2012, to all affected US customers and distributors. The letter described the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Customers are advised to: 1. Have a mechanic check the patient table top screws fixing. Detailed instructions are attached as Annex with the letter. 2. If it is found that table top screws are improperly assembled, stop using the product and contact local Service personnel for repair. Philips and Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd is in the process of upgrading devices with aforementioned kits and will contact customers to arrange for an update to affected systems. If you have any questions about this corrective action program, please contact the Service Support Department, Neusoft Medical Systems Co. Ltd. at [email protected] For questions regarding this recall call 425-487-7665.
Quantity in commerce
20 units of NeuViz 16 CT Scanner Systems and 25 units of NeuViz Dual series
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, and Puerto Rico.
Product codes and lots
NeuViz 16 system Serial numbers:  N16E090002, N16E090003, N16E090004, N16E090007, N16E090008, N16E090010, N16E100015, N16E100017, N16E100023, N16E110016, N16E110023, N16E110026, N16E110027, N16E110040, N16E110053, N16E120016, N16E120022, N16E120020, N16E120023, N16E120024.   Neuviz Dual Serial numbers:  400562, 400563, 400626, NDH009EI, NDH011EI, NDH012EI, NDH013EI, NDH016EI, NDH017EI, NDH026EI, NDH027EI, NDH028EI, NDH030EI, NDH031EI, NDH034EI, NDHR080001, NDHR080002, NDHR080003, NDHR080004, NDHR080007, NDHR080012, NDHR080021, NDHR090003, NDHR090012, and NDHR090013.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-0466-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-0466-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated