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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 14, 2018

Precedence 6 Model # 882351 Product Usage: Precedence (cleared as Griffin) is an imaging system combining the acquisition of single photon nuclear medicine images and images from an x-ray computed tomography system. Precedence may produce non-attenuation corrected and attenuation corrected images of the distribution of radiopharmaceuticals in the body as well as x-ray transmission images. The CT transmission data may be used to produce attenuation corrected nuclear medicine images. The nucle

During collimator exchange, the alignment of the collimator cart and detectors may cause a collimator exchange fail, and a collimator may drop to the floor beside the collimator c…

Recall #
Z-0513-2018
Affected scope
1387 in total
Initiated
December 15, 2017
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Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalled Precedence 6 Model # 882351 Product Usage: Precedence (cleared as Griffin) is an imag… - a moderate-severity action.

Precedence 6 Model # 882351 Product Usage: Precedence (cleared as Griffin) is an imag… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc in February 14, 2018. Reason: During collimator exchange, the alignment of the collimator cart and detectors may cause a collimator exchang…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0513-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During collimator exchange, the alignment of the collimator cart and detectors may cause a collimator exchang….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
February 14, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0513-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Precedence 6 Model # 882351 Product Usage: Precedence (cleared as Griffin) is an imaging system combining the acquisition of single photon nuclear medicine images and images from an x-ray computed tomography system. Precedence may produce non-attenuation corrected and attenuation corrected images of the distribution of radiopharmaceuticals in the body as well as x-ray transmission images. The CT transmission data may be used to produce attenuation corrected nuclear medicine images. The nuclear medicine images and the CT images may be registered and displayed in a fused format (overlaid in the same orientation) to provide combined single photon and anatomical data for anatomical localization of the nuclear medicine data. Precedence may be used either as a separate single photon system, a separate CT system or as a combined CT and single photon system. The nuclear medicine and CT images may be transferred to other systems such as a radiation therapy planning system. The Precedence Imaging System should only be used by trained healthcare professionals.

Reason for recall

During collimator exchange, the alignment of the collimator cart and detectors may cause a collimator exchange fail, and a collimator may drop to the floor beside the collimator cart. The collimator may be partially supported by the cart (e.g. leaning against the cart), or it may fall/slide all the way to the floor.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0513-2018
Date reported February 14, 2018
Date initiated December 15, 2017
Recalling firm Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Firm location Cleveland, OH
Affected scope 1387 in total
Distribution Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Precedence 6 Model # 882351 Product Usage: Precedence (cleared as Griffin) is an imaging system combining the acquisition of single photon nuclear medicine images and images from an x-ray computed tomography system. Precedence may produce non-attenuation corrected and attenuation corrected images of the distribution of radiopharmaceuticals in the body as well as x-ray transmission images. The CT transmission data may be used to produce attenuation corrected nuclear medicine images. The nuclear medicine images and the CT images may be registered and displayed in a fused format (overlaid in the same orientation) to provide combined single photon and anatomical data for anatomical localization of the nuclear medicine data. Precedence may be used either as a separate single photon system, a separate CT system or as a combined CT and single photon system. The nuclear medicine and CT images may be transferred to other systems such as a radiation therapy planning system. The Precedence Imaging System should only be used by trained healthcare professionals.. Recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. Units affected: 1387 in total.
Why was this product recalled?
During collimator exchange, the alignment of the collimator cart and detectors may cause a collimator exchange fail, and a collimator may drop to the floor beside the collimator cart. The collimator may be partially supported by the cart (e.g. leaning against the cart), or it may fall/slide all the way to the floor.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 14, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0513-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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