Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalls Philips Ingenuity Core 728321

Recall date

March 28, 2018

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2274-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Sold / distributed

The systems were distributed to the following US states: HI, KS, and MO. The systems were distributed to the following foreign countries: Algeria, Austria, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Mexico, Poland, Turkey, and Uganda.

Why it was recalled

A problem has been detected in the X-Ray Tube. The affected tubes have a production defect that allows oil leakage from the tube housing, if it were to re-occur, could pose a risk for patients or users.

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 Ingenuity Core 728321