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Z-0001-2009

NeuViz Dual Multi-Slice Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner System (software). Whole body x-ray computed...

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2008-04-10 / Terminated / root cause: software

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.