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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1786-2015·Announced 2015-06-17

Philips Recalls GEMINI TF PET/CT 16 Slice UPS Accessory Devices

Philips is recalling 69 GEMINI TF PET/CT 16 Slice systems due to UPS accessory devices that may leak battery acid, overheat, or emit fumes.

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 (battery acid leakage, overheating, fumes) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling 69 units of the GEMINI TF PET/CT 16 Slice Computed Tomography X-ray and Diagnostic Imaging systems. The recall involves Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices used in conjunction with these systems.

The firm was notified that the failure of these UPS accessory devices may result in battery acid leakage, overheating, and/or emission of fumes. The affected units are distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide, DC, and Puerto Rico) and numerous international locations.

The source text does not specify specific actions for consumers or healthcare providers, such as stopping use or contacting a representative. Affected units are identified by Model 882456 and specific serial numbers listed in the recall documentation.

The recalled product

Product
GEMINI TF PET/CT 16 Slice (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices) Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Imaging systems.
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Category
Medical Device — Diagnostic Imaging
Hazard
Affected units
69

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 (20)

  • Model: 882456
  • Serial #s: 2019
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024
  • 2025
  • 2026
  • 2027
  • 7018
  • 7038
  • 7208
  • 7210
  • 7211
  • 7215
  • 7216
  • 7223
  • 7224
  • 7226
  • 7228

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 35 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 35 products in this recall →

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