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Philips Electronics North America Corporation recalls Philips Healthcare Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-ray system

Recall date
April 14, 2015
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-0408-2016
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Sold / distributed
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) Distribution and to the countries of : Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indon…

Why it was recalled

During scans with specific protocol steps, the software unexpectedly sets the Axial ( 2 axis ) scan length to a different length than the user set in the plan.

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 Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-ray system

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