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High RiskFDAfda-Z-1791-2012SOFTWARE DEFECT

The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer re...

Units Affected
241
Recall Date
May 7, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Software Defect

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1791-2012.

Philips is issuing a software update (version 3.2.4) to the Brilliance iCT and iCT SP systems currently running software version 3.2.0, 3.2.1 or 3.2.3, addressing a number of non-conformances. A review was conducted of all nonconformances that are fixed by the software upgrade. None of these nonconformances result in unacceptable hazards. The nonconformance documented below had the highest sc

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1791-2012.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1791-2012.

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Philips Medical Systems (cleveland) Inc Recall FAQ

Philips Medical Systems (cleveland) Inc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer re.... The notice was published on May 7, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 241 units are potentially affected.