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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2653-2016LACERATION

Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Model number 728243 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-secti...

Units Affected
33
Recall Date
July 20, 2016
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Laceration

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2653-2016.

After upgrading to 3.6.7 software version via FCO72800643, during reconstruction of gated helical scans, the planned anatomy can be cut off on the CT images. This issue can occur on gated CT helical reconstruction that is not planned at iso-center (0,0). If the region of interest is not visualized in the images, a CT rescan may be performed.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2653-2016.

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-2653-2016.

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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: Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology, Model number 728243 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-secti.... The notice was published on July 20, 2016 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 33 units are potentially affected.