The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0852-2021·Announced 2021-01-20

Philips Emission Computed Tomography System Software Defect Recall

Philips is recalling 2,714 Emission Computed Tomography Systems due to a software defect that may cause image misdiagnosis and incorrect patient treatment.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a software defect with the potential for incorrect patient treatment, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America, LLC is recalling 2,714 Emission Computed Tomography System Image Process Systems. The affected devices are intended for general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures to detect radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body. The recall involves Model numbers 882310, 882311, and 882313, all lots.

The recall is due to a software defect that has the potential to result in image misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment of a patient. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and numerous other countries. Healthcare facilities and users of these systems should contact Philips North America, LLC for further instructions on how to address the software defect.

The recalled product

Product
Emission Computed Tomography System Image Process System - Product Usage: intended for general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body.
Affected units
2,714

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 (3)

  • Model# 882310
  • 882311
  • 882313 All Lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.