ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Devices recall · Reported July 25, 2018

Ingenuity Digital PET/CT System, Model 882446 with the following UDI's: (01)00884838059559(21)900004 (01)00884838059559(21)900005 (01)00884838059559(21)900006 (01)00884838059559(21)900007 (01)00884838059559(21)900008 (01)00884838059559(21)900009 (01)00884838059559(21)900010 (01)00884838059559(21)900011 (01)00884838059559(21)900012 (01)00884838059559(21)900013 (01)00884838059559(21)900014 (01)00884838059559(21)900015 (01)00884838059559(21)900016 (01)00884838059559(21)900017 (01)00

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 25, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2496-2018.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, GA, LA, MD, MI, NY, OH, TN, TX, VT, Washington DC & WI Internationally - Canada, Mexico, Belgium, France, Israel, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain & Switzerland.

Q: How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?

Check the product description and recall number (Z-2496-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

Q: 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.

The block used to connect the patient pallet to the couch may be assembled incorrectly. A screw may be misaligned in the patient pallet.

Recall #: Z-2496-2018
Affected scope: 32 units
Initiated: May 21, 2018

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Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalled Ingenuity Digital PET/CT System, Model 882446 with the following UDI's: (01)00884838059… - a moderate-severity action.

Ingenuity Digital PET/CT System, Model 882446 with the following UDI's: (01)00884838059… was recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc in July 25, 2018. Reason: The block used to connect the patient pallet to the couch may be assembled incorrectly. A screw may be misal…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2496-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.

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The recall

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The block used to connect the patient pallet to the couch may be assembled incorrectly. A screw may be misal….

Moderate
severity level: 32 units
affected scope: Class II
classification: July 25, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2496-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2496-2018) was formally reported on July 25, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 21, 2018. 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 32 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: The block used to connect the patient pallet to the couch may be assembled incorrectly. A screw may be misaligned in the patient pallet. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, GA, LA, MD, MI, NY, OH, TN, TX, VT, Washington DC & WI Internationally - Canada, Mexico, Belgium, France, Israel, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain & …. 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 the database

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

32 units

Related Recalls

3 from same agency

Product description

Ingenuity Digital PET/CT System, Model 882446 with the following UDI's: (01)00884838059559(21)900004 (01)00884838059559(21)900005 (01)00884838059559(21)900006 (01)00884838059559(21)900007 (01)00884838059559(21)900008 (01)00884838059559(21)900009 (01)00884838059559(21)900010 (01)00884838059559(21)900011 (01)00884838059559(21)900012 (01)00884838059559(21)900013 (01)00884838059559(21)900014 (01)00884838059559(21)900015 (01)00884838059559(21)900016 (01)00884838059559(21)900017 (01)00884838059559(21)900018 (01)00884838059559(21)900019 (01)00884838059559(21)900020 (01)00884838059559(21)900021 (01)00884838059559(21)900022 (01)00884838059559(21)900023 (01)00884838059559(21)900024 (01)00884838059559(21)900025 (01)00884838059559(21)900026 (01)00884838059559(21)900027 (01)00884838059559(21)900028 (01)00884838059559(21)900029 (01)00884838059559(21)900030 (01)00884838059559(21)900031 (01)00884838059559(21)900032 (01)00884838059559(21)900033 (01)00884838059559(21)900034 (01)00884838059559(21)900035 Product Usage: The system is intended to image the whole body, heart, brain, lung, gastrointestinal, bone, lymphatic, and other major organs for a wide range of patient types, sizes, and extent of diseases. Both subsystems can also be operated as fully functional, independent diagnostic tools, including application of the CT scanner for diagnosis and for use in radiation therapy planning.

Reason for recall

The block used to connect the patient pallet to the couch may be assembled incorrectly. A screw may be misaligned in the patient pallet.

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-2496-2018
Date reported	July 25, 2018
Date initiated	May 21, 2018
Recalling firm	Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Firm location	Cleveland, OH
Affected scope	32 units
Distribution	Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, GA, LA, MD, MI, NY, OH, TN, TX, VT, Washington DC & WI Internationally - Canada, Mexico, Belgium, France, Israel, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain & Switzerland

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

Scale of Impact

32 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall

Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -

Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -

Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The block used to connect the patient pallet to the couch may be assembled incorrectly. A screw may be misaligned in the patient pallet.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 25, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2496-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, GA, LA, MD, MI, NY, OH, TN, TX, VT, Washington DC & WI Internationally - Canada, Mexico, Belgium, France, Israel, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain & Switzerland.

How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼

Check the product description and recall number (Z-2496-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.

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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