Recall Z-1219-2012 ยท KPS System, Tomography, Computed, Emission
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
The Brilliance Workspace Portal is a software component of the Computed Tomography X-Ray System. The Brilliance Workspace Portal is a software component of the Computed Tomography X-Ray System that is intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and displa
| Date | Mar 16, 2012 (initiated Feb 23, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Incorrect Standardized Uptake Value ("SUV") values are displayed in two instances: 1. After loading PET data (with a Slope value different than 1) into the Quick Review (QR) application from a remote device; and 2. During the loading the above mentioned type of PET data into the CT viewer application from a remote device. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | The Philips Healthcare, sent an "URGENT-Medical Device Correction" Field Safety Notice dated February 08, 2012 to their customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to review the information with all members of their staff and to retain a copy with the equipment Instruction for Use. The letter notifies the customers that a Field Service Engineer will be contacting them to schedule a visit to implement the corrective action by installing the software update version 2.6.1. If you need further information or support concerning this |
| Quantity | 822 |
| Distribution | Worldwide distributions: USA (nationwide) including the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, VA, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, and WV; and countries of: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Banglade |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K000908 | SKYLIGHT IMAGING SYSTEM Adac Laboratories, Apr 5, 2000 |