ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0897-2011 ยท INQ Table, Powered

Phillips Nuclear Medicine

Precedence SPECT/CT System, Precedence 16 3/8, Upper Patient Pallet, A single photon nuclear medicine and image from an X-ray computed tomography system, Model Number: 4535 602 50851, Catalog Number: 882350, Product is manufactured by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. Cleveland, OH Intended use: A single photon nuclear medicine and image from an X-ray computed tomography system.

DateJan 12, 2011 (initiated Jan 26, 2009)
StatusTerminated
ReasonA problem has been identified with some upper patient pallets on Precedence SPECT/CT System, which may reduce its load bearing capacity and may result in its cracking. If this were to happens, could pose a risk to patient.
Root causeProcess change control
ActionThe firm, Philips Healthcare, sent an "Urgent - Field Safety Notice" dated January 26, 2009 to all consignees/customers. The notice described the product, problem and action to be taken by customers and by Philips. The customers were instructed to reference their system's System Operation and System information Manuals regarding loading and unloading of patient; monitoring the patient during a study ,and careful monitoring during unsupported (cantilevered) table translation. Philips has ordered replacement parts and they will have a Philip Healthcare Field Service Engineer contact and visit
Quantity2 units
DistributionInternational distribution only: Mexico and Saudi Arabia.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K051351PRECEDENCE SPECT/CT IMAGING SYSTEM
Adac Laboratories, Jun 8, 2005