NeuViz Dual Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner System (software). Whole body x-ray computed...
Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips began a recall of NeuViz Dual Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner System (software). Whole body x-ray computed tomography scanner which features a continuously rotating... on . The reason FDA records is "An issue associated with the "Timed Scan" application was found. The system does not wait for the programmed time interval and starts the x-ray after selection of the scan button when certain criteria is met". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0001-2009
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Philips North America LLC
- Product
- NeuViz Dual Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner System (software). Whole body x-ray computed tomography scanner which features a continuously rotating tube-detector system and functions according to the fan beam principle. The system software is an interactive program used for x-ray scan control, image reconstruction, and image archive/evaluation. It is intended to produce cross-section images of head and body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles. The function of Time Scan is intended to use in contrast scan include single phase and multi-phase scan, that is according to different density of contrast in vessels or organs between different phase to get necessary information to support doctor's diagnosis.
- Product code
- JAA System, X-Ray, Fluoroscopic, Image-Intensified
- Reason for recall
- An issue associated with the "Timed Scan" application was found. The system does not wait for the programmed time interval and starts the x-ray after selection of the scan button when certain criteria is met.
- Root cause tag
- software
- FDA root cause
- Software design
- Action
- A letter was issued to customers prior to the release of the field correction during June 2008. The system software will be updated to correct the non-compliances. For information or support concerning this issue, please contact the Neusoft Medical Systems Service Support Department ([email protected]) or contact Philips Medical Systems North America Co. Phillips at 425-487-7602.
- Quantity in commerce
- 19 units in the US.
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution --- USA including states of CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, NC, TN and TX.
- Product codes and lots
- Serial numbers: 400562, 400563, 400626, NDH009EI, NDH011EI, NDH012EI, NDH013EI, NDH016EI, NDH017EI, NDH025EI, NDH026EI, NDH027EI, NDH028EI, NDH030EI, NDH031EI, NDH034EI, NDHR080001, NDHR080002 and NDHR080003.
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