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High RiskFDAfda-Z-2666-2014OTHER

The Brilliance CT Big Bore is a whole-body Computed Tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by com...

Units Affected
257
Recall Date
August 31, 2012
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Other

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2666-2014.

Philips Healthcare received a complaint stating the system opens e-stop while sitting idle causing all movements and scan to stop. The problem has only occurred one time when the scan was out of Ready for Scan or scanning mode.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2666-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
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Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-2666-2014.

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

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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 CT Big Bore is a whole-body Computed Tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by com.... The notice was published on August 31, 2012 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 257 units are potentially affected.