Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 20, 2012
Philips is issuing a software update (version 3.2.4) to the Brilliance iCT and iCT SP systems currently running software version 3.2.0, 3.2.1 or 3.2.3, addressing a number of non-…
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalled The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce c… - a moderate-severity action.
The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce c… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc in June 20, 2012. Reason: Philips is issuing a software update (version 3.2.4) to the Brilliance iCT and iCT SP systems currently runni…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1791-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Philips is issuing a software update (version 3.2.4) to the Brilliance iCT and iCT SP systems currently runni….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1791-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1791-2012) was formally reported on June 20, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 7, 2012. 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 241.
The documented reason for this recall is: Philips is issuing a software update (version 3.2.4) to the Brilliance iCT and iCT SP systems currently running software version 3.2.0, 3.2.1 or 3.2.3, addressing a number of non-conformances. A review was conducted of… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA & WV and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, D…. 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
241
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories. The Brilliance iCT and iCT SP are used to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Philips is issuing a software update (version 3.2.4) to the Brilliance iCT and iCT SP systems currently running software version 3.2.0, 3.2.1 or 3.2.3, addressing a number of non-conformances. A review was conducted of all nonconformances that are fixed by the software upgrade. None of these nonconformances result in unacceptable hazards. The nonconformance documented below had the highest sc
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1791-2012 |
| Date reported | June 20, 2012 |
| Date initiated | May 7, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc |
| Firm location | Cleveland, OH |
| Affected scope | 241 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, MA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, WA & WV and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, EGYPT, Franc… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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