Events

Recall of Brilliance iCT

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    71231
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1695-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-04-13
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-05-29
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-10-01
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=136899
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
  • Reason
    A calibrated torque wrench malfunctioned at the supplier leading to possible incorrect torque of x-ray tube mounting fasteners.
  • Action
    Philips sent an Urgent - Field Safety Notice dated April 13, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Philips Healthcare is recommending to stop the use of your system until the X-ray tube mounting fasteners are replaced. In addition, a Philips Field Service Engineer (FSE) will service your system via a Mandatory Field Change Order (FCO 72800638). A Philips FSE will contact you to schedule this appointment. If you need any further information or support concerning this issue, please contact your local Philips representative or your local Philips Healthcare office. This notice has been submitted to the appropriate Regulatory Agency. Philips apologizes for any inconveniences this problem has caused your organization. For further questions please call (440) 483-7600.

Device

Brilliance iCT
  • Model / Serial
    Model# 728306; Serial #'s: 85019 & 85023.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Internationally to the countries of China and Norway.
  • Product Description
    Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-ray system
  • Manufacturer
    Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Manufacturer

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc, 595 Miner Rd, Cleveland OH 44143-2131
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Philips
  • Source
    USFDA