Big Bore Oncology tomography X-ray system scanner, model number 728243. The Big Bore Oncology scanner is a...
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc began a recall of Big Bore Oncology tomography X-ray system scanner, model number 728243. The Big Bore Oncology scanner is a whole body computed tomography X-ray system intended... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Socket Head Cap Screws (SHCS) used in the Z-Axis Adjustment Plate were found to be made of stainless steel rather than the specified alloy steel". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2109-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Philips North America LLC
- Product
- Big Bore Oncology tomography X-ray system scanner, model number 728243. The Big Bore Oncology scanner is a whole body computed tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes
- Product code
- JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
- Reason for recall
- Socket Head Cap Screws (SHCS) used in the Z-Axis Adjustment Plate were found to be made of stainless steel rather than the specified alloy steel.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Action
- Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. sent a Customer Information letter dated June 14, 2016, to all affected customers via certified mail. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. No action is required of the customer for this issue. Systems that may have been manufactured with these stainless steel fasteners still meet the safety specifications required for the adjustment cradle and may continue to be used clinically. For further information or support customers were instructed to call 1-800-722-9377. For questions regarding this recall call 404-483-2015.
- Quantity in commerce
- 47 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution to Belgium, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Korea, Republic of, Myanmar, Nigeria, Peru, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, and United Kingdom
- Product codes and lots
- Big Bore Oncology System Code 728243; Serial numbers: 75002, 75003, 75004, 75005, 75006, 75007, 75008, 75009, 75010, 75011, 75012, 75014, 75015, 75016, 75017, 75018, 75019, 75020, 75021, 75022, 75023, 75024, 75025, 75026, 75030, 75032, 75035, 75036, 75037, 75040, 75042, 75044, 75047, 75048, 75049, 75051, 75053, 75060, 75064, 75100, 75102, 75104, 75105, 750111, 750114
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2109-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2110-2016 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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