Class 2 Device Recall Brilliance 6, 10, 16, 40, 64 and CT Big Bore

• Date Initiated by Firm: August 03, 2012
• Date Posted: August 22, 2012
• Recall Status: Terminated on July 23, 2015
• Recall Number: Z-2245-2012
• Recall Event ID: 62790
• 510(K)Number: K033357 K012009 K033326
• Product Classification: System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
• Product: The Brilliance 6, 10, 16, 40, 64 and CT Big Bore are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.; ; Product Usage:; The Brilliance 6, 10, 16, 40, 64 and CT Big Bore are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems that are 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 analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories
• Code Information: System Code # 728243, Serial #s: 7392, 7394, 7399, 7405, 7406, 7429, 7433, 7440, 7457, 7465, 7469, 7479, 7481, 7487, 7488, 7491, 7502, 7506, 7507, 7517, 7518, 7520, 7521, 7532, 7539, 7545, 7547, and 7556. System Code # 728244, Serial #s: 7190, 7195, 7318, 7383, 7427, 7430, 7510, and 7533. System Code #728256, Serial #s: 3163, 3500, 3500, 5623, 5655, 5655, 5666, 5670, 5715, 5724, 5747, 5773, 5776, 5813, 5836, 5855, 5862, 5868, 5877, 5897, 5911, 5911, 5916, 5935, 5969, and 5997. System Code #728251, Serial #: 4051. System Code # 728246, Serial #s: 5547, 5585, 5791, 5803, 5876, 5974. System Code # 728235, Serial #s: 9233, 9234, 9261, 95022. System Code # 728231, Serial #s: 9867, 9925, 9931, 9980, 9996, 10009, 10011, 10015, 10028, 10036, 10042, 10045, 10050, 10052, 10062, 10063, 10064, 10077, 10079, 10081, 10096, 10099, 10102, 10111, 10114, 10120, 10122, 10133, 10135, 10136, 10137, 10139, 10145, 10148, 10149, 10151, 10153, 10166, 10170, 10172, 10198, 10203, 95109, 95348, 95563.
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc; 595 Miner Road; Cleveland OH 44143-2131
• For Additional Information Contact: Kumudini J. Carter; 440-483-7000
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: The patient support may move in an unintended manner if the foot switch cover becomes damaged and impinges on the foot switch.
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc. sent an Urgent - Medical Device Correction letter dated August 1, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taked. The letter contained important information for the continued safe and proper use of your equipment. The letter stated that, a Field Service Engineer will visit each affected site to install the hardware upgrade. For further information or support concerning this issue contact your local Philips representative or local Philips Health office. For North America and Canada contact Customer Care Solution Center (1-800-722-9377), option 5: Enter Site ID or Follow the prompts).
• Quantity in Commerce: 126 units
• Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, DC, FL, GA, KY, MD, MI, MN, MS, ND, NM, NY, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VT, WA, and WI and the countries of: Austria, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. There were two government consignees. There were no Canadian consignees.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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² Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
³ For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.

• 510(K) Database: 510(K)s with Product Code = JAK and Original Applicant = MARCONI MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.; 510(K)s with Product Code = JAK and Original Applicant = PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS(CLEVELAND), INC.; 510(K)s with Product Code = JAK and Original Applicant = PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.