The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0519-2018·Announced 2018-02-14

Philips Ingenuity Core CT System Software Recall

Philips Medical Systems is recalling Ingenuity Core CT systems due to software issues in Brilliance iCT 4.1.6.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Devices): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or specific high-risk hazards, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling the Philips Ingenuity Core computed tomography x-ray system. The recall is due to numerous issues related to the Brilliance iCT 4.1.6 software version.

The affected units are distributed to 26 US Government accounts. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the software issues or any reported injuries or illnesses.

Consumers and facility operators should contact Philips Medical Systems for further instructions regarding the software update or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Philips Ingenuity Core computed tomography x-ray system

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →

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