Class 2 Device Recall XRay, Tomography, Computed

• Date Initiated by Firm: January 18, 2017
• Create Date: October 13, 2017
• Recall Status: Terminated on February 26, 2020
• Recall Number: Z-0019-2018
• Recall Event ID: 78144
• Product Classification: System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
• Product: Philips Healthcare Brilliance iCT X-Ray, Tomography, Computed These computed tomography x-ray systems are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
• Code Information: Software version 4.16
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Philips Electronics North America Corporation; 3000 Minuteman Rd; Andover MA 01810-1032
• For Additional Information Contact: 800-722-9377
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: During a bolus tracking procedure, no images were generated when the scan was completed, and the raw data file was not available for offline reconstruction. There is a discrepancy between the calculated reconstruction length and the actual scan length that results in the inability to reconstruct raw data. The operator may choose to rescan the patient.
• FDA Determined Cause: Process design
• Action: Philips will bring defect into compliance: 1. Will issue a customer notification letter. 2. Will provide a software update, at no cost to the customer. CDRH approves the CAP subject to the following conditions: 1.Notification of all dealers and purchasers is to be made within 15 working days of receipt of this letter in the manner specified in 21 CFR 1003.21 and 1003.22. This office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) district office coordinator noted below are to be included in the notification. 2. You will implement this CAP by April 30, 2018. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative or the Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722 9377. .
• Quantity in Commerce: US- 606
• Distribution: USA (nationwide) Distribution
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

¹ A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
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.