FDA (Devices) recall action 92238
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Potential for Incorrect Image Orientation resulting images may be flipped or reversed result in misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment of a condition, or additional radiation exposure if a rescan is required
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Philips recalls the Incisive CT whole-body X-Ray imaging system in 22 units due to potential incorrect image orientation that could result in flipped or reversed images, leading to misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, or unnecessary radiation exposure.
Philips Incisive CT X-ray systems may display medical images in incorrect orientation, potentially leading to misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, and unnecessary radiation exposure if rescans are needed.
The Incisive CT Power X-Ray System (Model 728148) may display computed tomography images with incorrect orientation—flipped or reversed—potentially leading to misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, or additional radiation exposure from rescanning.
Philips is recalling 5 Incisive CT Plus CT X-ray systems due to potential defects that may display images with flipped or reversed orientation, risking misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, and unnecessary radiation exposure from repeat scans.