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Z-1929-2019Class II

Vereos PET/CT, Model No. 882446

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2019-06-03 / Terminated / root cause: design

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc began a recall of Vereos PET/CT, Model No. 882446 Product Usage: Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems. The CT subsystem images... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The Vereos PET/CT may have misaligned front and rear covers, which may result in gaps between cover parts and/or protrusion of the cover into the bore diameter". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1929-2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Vereos PET/CT, Model No. 882446 Product Usage: Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems. The CT subsystem images anatomical cross-sections by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data. The PET subsystem images the distribution of PET anatomy-specific radiopharmaceuticals in the patient. The PET/CT system is used for the purposes of detecting, localizing, diagnosing, staging, re-staging, and follow-up for monitoring therapy response of various diseases in oncology, cardiology, and neurology. The system is intended to image the whole body, heart, brain, lung, gastrointestinal, bone, lymphatic, and other major organs for a wide range of patient types, sizes, and extent of diseases. Both subsystems can also be operated as fully functional, independent diagnostic tools, including application of the CT scanner for diagnosis and for use in radiation therapy planning.
Product code
KPS System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
Reason for recall
The Vereos PET/CT may have misaligned front and rear covers, which may result in gaps between cover parts and/or protrusion of the cover into the bore diameter.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
On June 3, 2019, the firm notified their customers of the recall via an "Urgent Field Safety Notice Medical Device Correction" letter. Customers were advised to take the following actions: * The operator is instructed to observe the patient during motorized motion. In case of collision, the operator should use the E-Stop to abort all motions. " The operator is instructed to ensure accessories do not collide with gantry covers. Additionally, ensure that sheets, blankets and/or IV lines are not loose or hanging outside the Patient Pallet. " Ensure the patients arms/hands are positioned appropriately at their side or overhead. If necessary, use the arm restraint strap as described in the IFU. " Instruct the patient to not move their hands during the scan and during any table motions until the operator removes the patient from the scanner at the completion of the study. Philips will deploy Field Change Order (FCO) 88200520 free of charge to address overall cover fit on the affected systems. A Philips Field Service Engineer will contact you to schedule the updates at your site. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative: For North America and Canada, contact the Customer Care Solutions Center (1-800-722-9377, follow the prompts).
Quantity in commerce
70
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Domestic distribution to CA GA LA MD MI MN MO NE NJ NY OH TN TX VT WI. Foreign distribution to Mexico, Argentina Austria Belgium China Colombia France Germany Israel Italy Japan Latvia Luxembourg Netherlands Portugal Singapore Spain Switzerland
Product codes and lots
Serial Nos. 900050 900036 900047 900042 900019 900055 900063 900048 900045 900011 900037 900044 900007 900049 900017 900067 900058 900020 900035 900032 900024 900064 900040 900054 900025 900030 900005 900028 900059 900009 900052 900053 900046 900026 900051 900013 900065 900015 900006 900027 900075 900031 900073 900041 900016 900012 900057 900043 900021 900062 900033 900038 900010 900029 900066 900023 900008 900039 900060 900018 900022 900014 900004 900034 900056 900061 900069 900070 900068 900071

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1929-2019
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1929-2019Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated