Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems, (Brilliance 6, Brilliance 16, MX8000 Dual v. Exp, GEMINI Dual), Philips Healthcare Systems, Cleveland, OH. The Brilliance 6, 16 and MX8000 Dual v. Exp are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems that are 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 acce

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This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2451-2012) was formally reported on October 3, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 21, 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 indicate 112 Units units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: A bolt which attaches the oil accumulator within the gantry may fail, resulting in the oil accumulator detaching from the tube housing assembly within the gantry. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MS, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, TX, WA & WI and internationally to: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Ital…. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by FDA Devices. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 14 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.