Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalls Brilliance Big Bore Radiology CT (Model No. 728244) software version 4.2.0 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray sys…

Recall date

June 7, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-0307-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide Distribution

Why it was recalled

It was reported that scanners running certain software versions provide confusing information in the "Impressions" section of the Calcium Score report. The generated report provides multiple analyses of the amount of plaque detected, as if they all apply to the patient at the same time. This misleading guidance can be potentially misleading to the user, and may lead to mistreatment of the patient.

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

What was recalled

Brilliance Big Bore Radiology CT (Model No. 728244) software version 4.2.0 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional Images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysts and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components, and accessories.