Recall Z-0674-2013 ยท JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-Ray Scanning Systems: Brilliance 64 - Model #728231; and Ingenuity CT - Model # 728326, Distributed By: Philips Healthcare, Cleveland, OH. The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT 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
| Date | Jan 15, 2013 (initiated Dec 3, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Software anomalies. Philips Medical Systems recalled their Brilliance 64 running software v4.0.0xx516 and their Ingenuity CT running software v4.0.0xx518 due to software issues detected in these CT scanning systems. If these issues were to re-occur they could pose the risk of injury to patients undergoing scans; device users; or device service personnel. |
| Root cause | Software design |
| Action | The firm, Philips Healthcare, sent an 'URGENT- Medical Device Correction" letters' dated November 15, 2012, and December 3, 2012, to their customers. Both letters describe the product, problem and actions to be taken. The letters state that Philips is notifying all affected customers of this information via a 'Field Safety Notice and will be installing a software update on the affected Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT system in order to address these issues. A Philips' Field Service Engineer will be contacting each customer site and make arrangements to install the necessary software update |
| Quantity | A total of nine (9) units were distributed (3 units in the U.S & 6 units overseas) |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA including IN, OH and OR; and the countries: Australia, Belgium, China, Israel, and Sweden. |
| 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 |