The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0930-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

BrightView X Gamma Camera Detector May Fall, Causing Patient Injury

Detectors in Philips BrightView X gamma cameras may fall unexpectedly due to component failure, risking patient injury including fractures and lacerations.

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: This product is classified as FDA Class I, which requires a minimum severity score of 4. The recall addresses a structural failure that creates potential for serious patient injury including fractures and lacerations.

Plain-English summary

Philips North America is recalling BrightView X gamma cameras due to a detector component that may unexpectedly fall as a result of component failure.

All serial numbers of the BrightView X gamma camera are affected by this recall. Approximately 56 units were distributed in the United States and 46 units internationally.

When the detector is positioned below the center of the gantry, there is a potential for abrasion, contusion, laceration, and fracture to the patient's lower limbs, as well as interruption to normal system operation. When positioned above the center of the gantry, there may be an interruption to normal system operation.

The recalled product

Product
BrightView X, gamma camera for SPECT; Model Nos.: 6-digit format 882478; 12-digit format 453560824741 453560829261;
Manufacturer
Philips North America
Hazard
  • detector-fall
  • fracture-risk
  • laceration-risk

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)

  • All serial numbers are affected. No UDI-DI available for this product.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.