Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0979-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. |
| Report date | Jan 21, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Quantity | 500 units |
| Location | Cleveland, OH, United States |
Official product description
Various Brilliance and Ingenuity Computed Tomography X-ray systems; one unit per package Product Usage: Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components and accessories.
Why the product was recalled
Improper assembly of the vertical motor/brake system may lead to uncommanded vertical motion.
Distribution information
US Nationwide Distribution - AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WA. The affected product was also distributed to one government consignee. The affected product was also distributed to the following foreign countries: Canada, Albania, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Cayman Islands, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
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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