Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 29, 2015
Philips has identified four (4) software defects in the Tumor LOC software application that may potentially result in irradiation of healthy tissue or non-irradiation of diseased …
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalled GEMINI TF Ready CT/PET System. The Philips GEMINI PET/CT Imaging Systems are a family … - a moderate-severity action.
GEMINI TF Ready CT/PET System. The Philips GEMINI PET/CT Imaging Systems are a family … was recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc in July 29, 2015. Reason: Philips has identified four (4) software defects in the Tumor LOC software application that may potentially r…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2197-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Philips has identified four (4) software defects in the Tumor LOC software application that may potentially r….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2197-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2197-2015) was formally reported on July 29, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 1, 2015. 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 1 unit.
The documented reason for this recall is: Philips has identified four (4) software defects in the Tumor LOC software application that may potentially result in irradiation of healthy tissue or non-irradiation of diseased tissue. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Venez…. 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
1 unit
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
GEMINI TF Ready CT/PET System. The Philips GEMINI PET/CT Imaging Systems are a family of integrated diagnostic X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET) systems suitable for a wide range of diagnostic applications.
Philips has identified four (4) software defects in the Tumor LOC software application that may potentially result in irradiation of healthy tissue or non-irradiation of diseased tissue.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2197-2015 |
| Date reported | July 29, 2015 |
| Date initiated | July 1, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc |
| Firm location | Cleveland, OH |
| Affected scope | 1 unit |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Switzerland, Thailand, Venezuela & Vietnam. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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