Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1461-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Quantity | 135 |
| Location | Cleveland, OH, United States |
Official product description
Brilliance CT 16, Brilliance CT 64, Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology, Brilliance iCT, Ingenuity CT, Ingenuity Core, Ingenuity Core 128 and Ingenuity Flex scanners are Computed Tomography X-ray systems.
Why the product was recalled
Block assembly-lock stop subframe of service latch was not manufactured to engineering specifications from the supplier, causing premature fracture of the threaded rod on the patient support service latch. As a result, the table top can become free floating due to the disengaged service latch in the table tops subframe.
Distribution information
Nationwide Distribution - USA including the states of CA, FL, IL, IN, KY, MD,SC, and TX.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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