Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 29, 2014
The recalling firm determined that visual inspections of the fork joints behind the detector that are conducted during six month preventive maintenance (PM) may not detect small c…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalled ADAC ARGUS Gamma Camera Systems & ADAC CIRRUS Gamma Camera Systems. Distributed by Phili… - a moderate-severity action.
ADAC ARGUS Gamma Camera Systems & ADAC CIRRUS Gamma Camera Systems. Distributed by Phili… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc in January 29, 2014. Reason: The recalling firm determined that visual inspections of the fork joints behind the detector that are conduct…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0785-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The recalling firm determined that visual inspections of the fork joints behind the detector that are conduct….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0785-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0785-2014) was formally reported on January 29, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 4, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Cleveland, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 255 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The recalling firm determined that visual inspections of the fork joints behind the detector that are conducted during six month preventive maintenance (PM) may not detect small cracks or deficiencies in the fork weldme… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, W…. Distribution scope 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, 3 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
255 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
ADAC ARGUS Gamma Camera Systems & ADAC CIRRUS Gamma Camera Systems. Distributed by Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH
The recalling firm determined that visual inspections of the fork joints behind the detector that are conducted during six month preventive maintenance (PM) may not detect small cracks or deficiencies in the fork weldment.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0785-2014 |
| Date reported | January 29, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 4, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc |
| Firm location | Cleveland, OH |
| Affected scope | 255 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI & WV; and Internat… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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