Recall Z-0778-2012 ยท JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Brilliance 64 CT (Computed Tomography) System, 510 (k) #K033326, Model #728231, Serial Numbers: 4003, 9875, and 90135. The recalled CT systems are equipped with Software Version 3.5 Beta 2. Product Usage: The Brilliance Big Bore is a Computed Tomography X-Ray System intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at difference a
| Date | Jan 17, 2012 (initiated Aug 29, 2011) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Software errors. A number of non-conformances were logged in during in-house testing and external validation testing of Brilliance 64, Brilliance Big Bore, and Ingenuity CT systems, equipped with software version 3.5 Beta 2. The non-conformances are due to software errors identified in these device systems. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Philips sent an "URGENT - Medical Device Correction" notification letters to all affected customers via Certified mail on October 19, 2011. The letter describes the referenced software issues; provides instructions to the customers as to what they can do in order to address these issues; and informs the customers of the firm's upcoming software field/correction. The letter states that a Philips representative will be contacting all affected customers to install the necessary software upgrade through a Field Change Order. This will be implemented free of charge. For information or support c |
| Quantity | 3 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide (USA) including the states of: IN, MI, MO, NY, OH, and OR and the countries of Germany, Israel and Netherlands. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K033326 | PHILIPS PLUS COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM Philips Medical Systems, Inc., Oct 29, 2003 |