Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalls Philips Healthcare System X-ray Tomography Computed :

Recall date

March 15, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0376-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Philips Electronics North America Corporation

Sold / distributed

USA(nationwide) Distribution to the states of : AZ, NY, GA, UT, TN, TX, AR, NV, Il, FL, MS, LA, MD, MO, MA, OK, KY, WY, SC, ND, NE, DE, MI, WA, CT, RI, KS, OR, IN, PA, CA, NJ, NC, MN, AL and IA.

Why it was recalled

It was discovered the patient support tabletop may fail to move in the horizontal direction when it is commanded to do so during CT scans due to a potential mechanical linkage failure.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Philips Healthcare System X-ray Tomography Computed :