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Z-2110-2016Class II

Big Bore Radiology tomography X-ray system scanner, model number 728244. The Big Bore Radiology scanner is a...

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2016-06-14 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc began a recall of Big Bore Radiology tomography X-ray system scanner, model number 728244. The Big Bore Radiology scanner is a whole body computed tomography X-ray system... 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-2110-2016
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Big Bore Radiology tomography X-ray system scanner, model number 728244. The Big Bore Radiology 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
89
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 Radiology System Code 728244; Serial numbers 75033, 75110

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2110-2016
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2109-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Z-2110-2016Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated