Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1510-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. |
| Report date | May 7, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Quantity | 1,043 cameras |
| Location | Cleveland, OH, United States |
Official product description
Nuclear gamma cameras (ADAC Vertex Plus, ADAC Solus, ADAC Vertex V60 & ADAC Vertex Classic) Philips Medical System, Cleveland, OH 44143. Used to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single photon and positron emitting radioisotopes with the human body for interpretation by medical personnel.
Why the product was recalled
Slippage of the radius drive belt in the relative 180 degree orientation of the superior positioned detector head will allow the detector head to drift down and potentially come in direct contact with the patient.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, & United Kingdom.
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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