Date Initiated by Firm |
September 15, 2003 |
Date Posted |
November 06, 2003 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 29, 2008 |
Recall Number |
Z-0094-04 |
Recall Event ID |
27429 |
Product Classification |
System, Image Processing, Radiological - Product Code LLZ
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Product |
Philips Odyssey FX Workstations, used with Axis, Irix, or Meridian Gamma Camera Systems. |
Code Information |
All serial numbers / all models. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc 595 Miner Rd Cleveland OH 44143
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For Additional Information Contact |
Ms. Joy M. Sacmar 800-538-8531
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Due to a software anomaly, an incorrect patient name may be transmitted with image to Odyssey workstation.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
The firm notified their affected consignees by letter on 9/15/2003. The customers were informed how to avoid the problem until a software upgrade is installed on the units. |
Quantity in Commerce |
1,334 units installed |
Distribution |
The systems were installed at medical facilities located nationwide and worldwide. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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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.
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