The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1787-2015·Announced 2015-06-17

Philips Recalls GEMINI TF PET/CT 64 Slice UPS Accessory Devices

Philips Medical Systems is recalling 71 GEMINI TF PET/CT 64 Slice UPS accessory devices due to risks of battery acid leakage, overheating, and fume emission.

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 (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, and the potential hazards include chemical exposure and fire risks.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling 71 units of GEMINI TF PET/CT 64 Slice Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) accessory devices. These devices are used in conjunction with Computed Tomography X-ray systems and Diagnostic Imaging systems.

The recall was initiated because the firm was notified that the failure of these UPS accessory devices may result in battery acid leakage, overheating, and/or the emission of fumes. The affected units are identified by Model # 882471 and specific serial numbers listed in the agency documentation.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide, DC, and Puerto Rico) and numerous international locations. Consumers and healthcare facilities should contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to address the defective accessory devices.

The recalled product

Product
GEMINI TF PET/CT 64 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 Systems
Hazard
Affected units
71

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 #: 882471
  • Serial #s: 7037
  • 7205
  • 7206
  • 7209
  • 7212
  • 7213
  • 7214
  • 7217
  • 7218
  • 7219
  • 7221
  • 7227
  • 7229
  • 7231
  • 7234
  • 7238
  • 7241
  • 7245
  • 7251

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 →

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

See all →

Same hazard · chemical exposure

See all →