The Recall Desk

Hazard

Image Artifact recalls

32 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
32
Critical
0
Severe
0
Most recent
2026-01-28

Of the 32 image artifact recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 0 (0%) are Severe.

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1–25 of 32

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1112-2026·2026-01-28

    PET scanners recalled over a streaking artifact in clinical images

    GE HealthCare is recalling 364 Omni Legend PET systems because an intermittent issue can produce a streaking artifact in PET clinical scan images.

    Product
    GE Healthcare Omni Legend, sold under the following names: OMNI Legend 16, Omni Legend 21, OMNI Legend 32, Omni Legend PET Gantry 16cm - MEA, Omni Legend PET Gantry 16cm Haifa LM, Omni Legend PET Gantry 16cm Mobile, Omni Legend PET Gantry 21cm - BJ for Global, Omni Legend PET
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0640-2024·2024-01-17

    Philips Incisive CT Scanner Software Issues May Cause Misdiagnosis

    Philips is recalling Incisive CT scanners due to nine software defects including image artifacts, incorrect orientation labels, display failures, and positioning errors that could lead to misdiagnosis or need for rescans. No illnesses have been reported.

    Product
    Incisive CT, model 728143 & 728144 running Software Version 5.0.0.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0962-2022·2022-04-27

    CT Scanner Software Error May Cause Scanning Interruptions and Unexpected Radiation

    Siemens SOMATOM CT scanners with software syngo CT VA30A_SP4 may experience sporadic software errors causing scanning interruptions and potential unexpected radiation doses. 547 units affected nationwide.

    Product
    SIEMENS SOMATOM with software syngo CT VA30A_SP4 Models: SOMATOM go.Now 11061610 & 11061618 SOMATOM go.Up 11061620 & 11061628 SOMATOM go.All 11061630 & 11061638 SOMATOM go.Top 11061640 & 11061648 SOMATOM go.Sim 11061660 & 11061668 SOMATOM go.Open Pro 11061670
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0306-2021·2020-11-04

    GE Healthcare Recalls CT Scanners Due to Potential Image Artifacts

    GE Healthcare is recalling 64 CT scanners worldwide because incorrect settings may cause smudge artifacts that could be mistaken for pathology.

    Product
    Revolution Apex, Revolution CT with Apex Edition, Model 5995000-5 - Product Usage: The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2799-2020·2020-08-19

    United Imaging Recalls uEXPLORER PET/CT System for Potential Sharp Edges

    Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare is recalling one uEXPLORER PET/CT Diagnostic Imaging System in Texas due to potential sharp edges and image data issues.

    Product
    uEXPLORER PET/CT Diagnostic Imaging System - Product Usage: This system is intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in the detection, localization, diagnosis, staging, restaging, treatment planning and treatment response evaluation for diseases and
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2522-2020·2020-07-15

    United Imaging uCT 760 CT System Recalled for Image Artifacts

    Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare is recalling five uCT 760 CT systems due to intermittent image artifacts and scanning interruptions that may require patient rescans.

    Product
    uCT 760 System, Computed Tomography X-ray System
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1142-2019·2019-04-24

    Philips Brilliance 16 Air CT Systems Recalled for Collimator Defect

    Philips is recalling 23 Brilliance 16 Air CT systems because a collimator component may fail, causing image artifacts.

    Product
    Brilliance 16 Air, 728246 Product Usage: 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. This device may include signal analysis and display eq
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1144-2019·2019-04-24

    Philips Brilliance iCT CT Scanners Recalled for Collimator Compensator Failure

    Philips is recalling two Brilliance iCT CT scanners because a component may fail, causing image artifacts. The devices were distributed only to China and the UK.

    Product
    Brilliance iCT, 728306 Product Usage: 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. This device may include signal analysis and display equip
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1597-2018·2018-05-09

    Siemens Biograph Horizon PET/CT Scanner Software Recall for Image Errors

    Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 42 Biograph Horizon PET/CT scanners due to a software error that causes incorrect image reconstruction.

    Product
    Biograph Horizon - PET/CT, PETsyngo VJ20A Software Nuclear medicine/ xray diagnostic scanner.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1875-2017·2017-05-03

    Siemens ACUSON S Family Ultrasound Systems Recalled for Image Display Defects

    Siemens is recalling 2,045 ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems because the 18L6 HD transducer may display a triple image or a dark band, potentially affecting diagnostic accuracy.

    Product
    18L6 HD transducer on the ACUSON S Family ultrasound systems with software versions VD10A or VD10C; Model numbers: 18L6 HD transducer  10041227 & 10789400 S1000  10441701 S2000  10041461 S2000 (Refurb) - 10440017 S3000  10441730 Radiology: The ultrasound imaging
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0940-2017·2017-01-11

    Infraredx Recalls TVC Imaging System Due to Image Appearance Issues

    Infraredx, Inc. is recalling seven TVC Imaging System units because near-infrared images sometimes displayed lipid core plaques with an unusual horizontal orientation.

    Product
    TVC Imaging System model TVC-MC9 , for the near-infrared examination of coronary arteries in patients undergoing invasive coronary angiography The TVC Imaging System is an intravascular imaging device that simultaneously assesses vessel composition and structure using near-infra
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    1 state
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0692-2017·2016-12-14

    Siemens Recalls SOMATOM Force CT Systems for Software Bugs

    Siemens is recalling 48 SOMATOM Force CT systems to install a software update that fixes bugs causing image errors and scan aborts.

    Product
    SOMATOM Force, System x-ray, tomography, computed
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2657-2016·2016-08-31

    Philips Ingenuity Core CT Systems Recalled for Image Reconstruction Defect

    Philips is recalling 30 Ingenuity Core CT systems because a software upgrade can cause planned anatomy to be cut off in gated helical scans.

    Product
    Ingenuity Core, Model number 728321 Product Usage: 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.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2652-2016·2016-08-31

    Philips Brilliance 64 CT Scanner Recalled for Image Reconstruction Errors

    Philips is recalling 283 Brilliance 64 CT scanners because a software update can cause planned anatomy to be cut off in images, potentially requiring a rescan.

    Product
    Brilliance 64 CT Model number 728231 Product Usage: 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.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2656-2016·2016-08-31

    Philips Brilliance CT 16 Power Software Defect Recall

    Philips is recalling 50 Brilliance CT 16 Power systems due to a software defect that may cause planned anatomy to be cut off in images, potentially requiring a rescan.

    Product
    Brilliance CT 16 Power, Model number 728240 Product Usage: 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.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2118-2016·2016-07-06

    Philips Ingenuity Core 128 CT Scanner Recalled for Image Artifacts

    Philips is recalling 19 Ingenuity Core 128 CT scanners because software version 3.5.4 may cause swirl-like artifacts on images, potentially requiring patient rescans.

    Product
    Ingenuity Core 128-Computed Tomography X-ray system Product Usage: The Ingenuity Core 128 scanner is a whole body Computed Tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different a
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2116-2016·2016-07-06

    Philips Brilliance 64 CT Scanner Recall for Image Artifacts

    Philips is recalling 94 Brilliance 64 CT scanners due to intermittent swirl-like ring artifacts on images, which may require patient rescans.

    Product
    Brilliance 64, Computed Tomography X-ray system Product Usage: The Brilliance CT 64 scanner is a whole body Computed Tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2117-2016·2016-07-06

    Philips Ingenuity Core CT Systems Recalled for Image Artifacts

    Philips is recalling 18 Ingenuity Core CT systems because software version 3.5.4 may cause swirl-like artifacts on images, potentially requiring patient rescans.

    Product
    Ingenuity Core-Computed Tomography X-ray system Product Usage: The Ingenuity Core scanner is a whole body Computed Tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles an
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1589-2016·2016-05-11

    GE Revolution CT Recalled for Potential X-Ray Tube Loosening

    GE Medical Systems is recalling 26 Revolution CT systems worldwide because a manufacturing error may cause the X-ray tube to loosen, leading to scan errors or image artifacts.

    Product
    GE, Revolution CT. The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac, and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    4 states
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0401-2016·2015-12-16

    GE Revolution CT Scanners Recalled for Potential Head Scan Artifacts

    GE Medical Systems is recalling 125 Revolution CT scanners worldwide due to potential image artifacts in head scans that may mimic pathology. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    GE Healthcare, Revolution CT Scanners. Revolution CT- The system is intended for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications. The system is intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmissi
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0177-2016·2015-11-04

    Philips Recalls Brilliance Big Bore CT Systems Due to X-ray Measurement Error

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 268 Brilliance Big Bore CT systems worldwide due to X-ray measurement errors causing image artifacts.

    Product
    Brilliance Big Bore (Oncology & Radiology) Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0173-2016·2015-11-04

    Philips Recalls Brilliance 16-Slice CT Systems Due to X-ray Measurement Error

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 323 Brilliance 16-Slice CT systems worldwide due to X-ray measurement errors causing Ring/Dot artifacts.

    Product
    Brilliance 16-Slice (Air) Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0175-2016·2015-11-04

    Philips Ingenuity Core CT Systems Recalled for X-ray Measurement Error

    Philips is recalling 36 Ingenuity Core CT systems worldwide due to an X-ray measurement error that causes Ring/Dot artifacts in images.

    Product
    Ingenuity Core Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0176-2016·2015-11-04

    Philips Ingenuity Core 128 CT Systems Recalled for X-ray Measurement Error

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 109 Ingenuity Core 128 CT systems due to X-ray measurement errors causing image artifacts.

    Product
    Ingenuity Core 128 Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0178-2016·2015-11-04

    Philips Recalls Ingenuity Flex CT Systems Due to X-ray Measurement Error

    Philips Medical Systems is recalling 67 Ingenuity Flex CT systems worldwide due to an X-ray measurement error that causes Ring/Dot artifacts in images.

    Product
    Ingenuity Flex Computed Tomography X-ray systems. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide