Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalls Ingenuity Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Product Usage: Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by co…

Recall date

April 8, 2016

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1875-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Sold / distributed

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WV & WY. Product was also shipped to the following countries: Argentin…

Why it was recalled

The firm became aware of a problem where the system may not map Varian drive after CT user logout/login.

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

What was recalled

Ingenuity Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Product Usage: Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.