Recall Z-1791-2012 ยท JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories. The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are used to produce cross-s
| Date | Jun 8, 2012 (initiated May 7, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Philips is issuing a software update (version 3.2.4) to the Brilliance iCT and iCT SP systems currently running software version 3.2.0, 3.2.1 or 3.2.3, addressing a number of non-conformances. A review was conducted of all nonconformances that are fixed by the software upgrade. None of these nonconformances result in unacceptable hazards. The nonconformance documented below had the highest sc |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | Philips sent an Urgent - Medical Device Correction letter dated May 8, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Philips Key Market representatives will distribute the letter internationally. Additionally, a Field Service Engineer will contact each site to schedule time to implement the Field Change Order. Customers were instructed to review the Release Document provided them with information about the software update, new feature and enhancements. For North America and Canada customers should contact the C |
| Quantity | 241 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA & WV and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, EGYPT, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, ICELAND, India, Indonesia, Israe |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K060937 | BRILLIANCE VOLUME Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc., Jun 5, 2006 |