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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0510-2018·Announced 2018-02-14

Philips BrightView X Gamma Cameras Recalled for Collimator Drop Risk

Philips Medical Systems is recalling BrightView X gamma cameras because collimators may drop to the floor during exchange, posing a physical hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (falling heavy equipment) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed harm.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling 1,387 units of the BrightView X gamma camera, Model #882478. These devices are used for nuclear imaging and are distributed worldwide, including across the United States.

The recall is due to a mechanical issue that can occur during collimator exchange. The alignment of the collimator cart and detectors may cause the exchange to fail, resulting in the collimator dropping to the floor beside the cart. The collimator may fall completely or remain partially supported by leaning against the cart.

Healthcare facilities and users of these specific serial numbers should contact Philips Medical Systems for instructions on how to address the defect. The source text does not report any injuries or illnesses associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
BrightView X, Model #882478 Product Usage: BrightView and BrightView X are gamma cameras designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a broad range of Emission Computed Tomography (ECT) studies. The cameras can be used to perform planar static, dynamic,
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Category
Medical Device — Imaging Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,387

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • BrightView X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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