The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1872-2016·Announced 2016-06-08

Philips Brilliance 64 CT Systems Recalled for Software Mapping Error

Philips Medical Systems is recalling 158 Brilliance 64 CT systems because the software may fail to map the Varian drive after a user logs out and back in.

What this means for you

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 describes a software mapping error without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling 158 units of the Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-ray System. The recall was initiated after the firm identified a software issue where the system may not correctly map the Varian drive following a user logout and login sequence.

The affected systems are distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international locations. The specific model number is 728231, and the recall covers a specific list of serial numbers provided in the official notice.

Healthcare facilities should contact Philips Medical Systems for instructions on how to resolve the software mapping issue. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating that the defect could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Product Usage: Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Category
Medical Device — Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner
Hazard
Affected units
158

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)

  • Model No. 728231

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 45 states specifically:

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.

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