Z-1598-2015Class II

Nuclear Gamma Cameras (ADAC Vertex Classic, ADAC VERTEX PLUS/SOLUS/CARDIO, ADAC VERTEX V60) Philips Medical...

Name: Z-1598-2015 Nuclear Gamma Cameras (ADAC Vertex Classic, ADAC VERTEX PLUS/SOLUS/CARDIO, ADAC VERTEX V60) Philips Medical...
Creator: Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Published: 2015-03-13
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2015-03-13 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc began a recall of Nuclear Gamma Cameras (ADAC Vertex Classic, ADAC VERTEX PLUS/SOLUS/CARDIO, ADAC VERTEX V60) Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH on 2015-03-13. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "During clinical use of a Vertex Plus Gamma Camera, as the detector heads were in the relative 180 degree position, Detector #1 drifted down and made contact with the patients chin during a whole body study acquisition". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1598-2015
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2015-03-13
Posted: 2015-05-12
Terminated: 2018-06-26
Recalling firm: Philips North America LLC
Product: Nuclear Gamma Cameras (ADAC Vertex Classic, ADAC VERTEX PLUS/SOLUS/CARDIO, ADAC VERTEX V60) Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH
Product code: KPS System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
Reason for recall: During clinical use of a Vertex Plus Gamma Camera, as the detector heads were in the relative 180 degree position, Detector #1 drifted down and made contact with the patients chin during a whole body study acquisition.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Employee error
Action: Philips sent an Customer Information letter dated March 16, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to : 1. Do not lubricate the clutch(es) with oil, grease or any other type of lubricant.. 2. Follow product Instructions For Use (IFU), CARDIO. SOLUS, ADAC VERTEX, AND ADAC VERTEX PLUS WITH ATLAS USERS MANUAL, 9201-0227E-ENG, REV A- General Precautions that instructs user to monitor the patient during scanning. 3. Follow product Instructions For Use (IFU), CARDIC, SOLUS, ADAC VERTEX, AND ADAC VERTEX PLUS WITH ATLAS USER'SMANUAL, 9201-0227E-ENG, REV A- Emergency Patient Removal, Section Safety and Regulatory Agency Compliance, page 2-11, instruction(s) on emergency patient removal. 4. Ensure completion of product Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedure requiring inspection of the radius drive clutches every 3 months for contamination and replacement if contaminated and, testing of the gantry system. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative: Technical Support Line: 1-800-722-9377.
Quantity in commerce: 918 units
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and to the states of : AL, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and WV., and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots: Vertex Classic; Model #: 890122; Serial #s: 9404100, 9601238, 9609084, 0407V, 0682V, 0795V, 0822VP2, 103, 20, 500, 5405V, 64, 9308007, 9309020, 9310032, 93-10660-1292, 9401059, 9401061, 9403076, 9403083, 9404106, 9407122, 9409148, 9410002, 9411006, 9411007, 9411016, 9501049, 9501210, 9502067, 9502086, 9503003, 9503079, 9503109, 9504019, 9505021, 9505124, 9506140, 9508169, 9508171, 9508184, 9508193, 9509198, 9509206, 9510222, 9510226, 9601146, 9602249, 9608042, 9901004, B0106154, B02120033, M@10229AMT, M@207JD, M@4404V, M@4431V, M@4432V, M@4480V, M@4623V, M@4630V, M@4639V, M@4686V, M@4692V, M@4858V, M@4893V, M@4959V, M@5032V, M@5033V, M@5038V, M@5105V, M@5145V, M@5158V, M@5189V, M@5280V, M@5289V, M@5338V, M@5360V, M@5373V, M@5398V, M@5407V, M@5412V, M@5431V, M@5439V, M@5467V, M@5476V, M@5497V, M@5498V, M@5515V, M@5526V, M@5590V, M@5617V, M@5627V, M@5661V, M@5662V, M@5663V, M@5665V, M@5681V, M@5688V, M@5689V, M@5751V, M@5752V, M@5782V, M@5811V, M@5835V, M@5869V, M@5900V, M@5913V, M@5915V, M@5960V, M@5970V, M@6004V, M@6007V, M@6010V, M@6056V, M@6900V, M@9304RV, M@9645RV, M@MVS5236V, M@MVS5852V, M@O1325, UNK-AMT1238A. 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Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1598-2015
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1598-2015	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2015-05-20	2015-05-12

Product code KPS

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