Brilliance iCT
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc began a recall of Brilliance iCT Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Failure to correctly document the installation of four M12 Bolts into the system rotor". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1004-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Philips North America LLC
- Product
- Brilliance iCT Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysts and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components, and accessories
- Product code
- JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
- Reason for recall
- Failure to correctly document the installation of four M12 Bolts into the system rotor.
- Root cause tag
- manufacturing process
- FDA root cause
- Employee error
- Action
- Philips sent a Customer Information Letter to their customer. The letter identified the affected product, problem description and actions to be taken by customers. For further information or support concerning this issue, contact your local Philips representative or local Philips Healthcare office. For SUPPORT North America and Canada, contact the Customer Care Solutions Center (1-800-722-9377).
- Quantity in commerce
- 1
- Distribution
- The one system was distributed in Canada. There were no government or US distribution.
- Product codes and lots
- Model Number 728306; System Serial Number 100619 Rorot-45535-673-94382 SN26
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1004-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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