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Z-1550-2011

Precedence Imaging System; 6 Slice 3/8; 6 slice 5/8 Philips Medical Systems An imaging system combining the...

Philips North America LLC / initiated 2010-12-28 / Terminated

Philips Medical Systems began a recall of Precedence Imaging System; 6 Slice 3/8; 6 slice 5/8 Philips Medical Systems An imaging system combining the acquisition of single photon nuclear medicine... on . The reason FDA records is "Philips Healthcare Nuclear Medicine determined that the detector arm assembly could be compromised". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1550-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Philips North America LLC
Product
Precedence Imaging System; 6 Slice 3/8; 6 slice 5/8 Philips Medical Systems An imaging system combining the acquisition of single photon nuclear medicine images and images from an x-ray computed tomography system.
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
Philips Healthcare Nuclear Medicine determined that the detector arm assembly could be compromised.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Urgent - Medical Device Correction notifications were sent to all domestic consignees on December 28, 2010 via Federal Express. The letter identified the affected products, the reason for the recall, the hazard involved, and actions to be taken by the customer/user. Customers have been instructed to immediately stop using the system and contact a Philips service representative for an immediate inspection if one of the listed reasons apply. Customers were also instructed to follow the instructions in the system's Instructions For Use to avoid a collision or force on the detector. The firm's service will contact customers to arrange a time for Philips to conduct an inspection and to conduct the appropriate field safety correction. The letter should be placed in customers' Instructions For use. Notices to international consignees will be sent as soon as translation is complete. If customers need further information or support concerning this issue, they should contact their local Philips representative.
Quantity in commerce
540 total units, all varieties
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution
Product codes and lots
Catalog number 882351; Model numbers (3/8): 4535-602-53551,2169-3002A;  Serial numbers: 3000039 KP06090002 KP05070002 3000034 3000038 3000027  Model numbers (5/8); 4535-602-53561,2169-3003A. Serial number: KP06080001