The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2110-2016·Announced 2016-07-06

Philips Big Bore Radiology Scanner Recalled for Incorrect Screw Material

Philips is recalling 89 Big Bore Radiology scanners because adjustment plate screws were made of stainless steel instead of the specified alloy steel.

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, but the source text does not report any injuries, illnesses, or specific structural failures, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling 89 Big Bore Radiology tomography X-ray system scanners, model number 728244. The recall was initiated because the Socket Head Cap Screws (SHCS) used in the Z-Axis Adjustment Plate were found to be made of stainless steel rather than the specified alloy steel.

The affected units were distributed worldwide to Belgium, China, Egypt, Germany, India, Korea, Republic of, Myanmar, Nigeria, Peru, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The specific serial numbers involved are 75033 and 75110.

The source text does not specify instructions for consumers or healthcare facilities regarding the next steps for these devices.

The recalled product

Product
Big Bore Radiology tomography X-ray system scanner, model number 728244. The Big Bore Radiology scanner is a whole body computed tomography X-ray system intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at differe
Affected units
89

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)

  • Big Bore Radiology System Code 728244
  • Serial numbers 75033
  • 75110

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 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 2 products in this recall →