The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2372-2016·Announced 2016-08-17

Philips Ingenuity Core 128 CT Systems Recalled for Software Defect

Philips is recalling five Ingenuity Core 128 CT systems due to a software defect causing intermittently slow response of the Host.

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 defect causing slow response without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling five units of the Ingenuity Core 128 Computed Tomography X-ray systems. The recall is due to a software defect that causes intermittently slow response of the Host.

The affected units are identified by Model # 728323 and Serial #s 310067, 320002, 320004, 320053, and 320056. These systems were distributed to numerous states in the United States and various countries internationally.

Healthcare facilities should contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to resolve the software defect.

The recalled product

Product
Ingenuity Core 128 Computed Tomography X-ray systems is intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Affected units
5

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 (6)

  • Model #: 728323
  • Serial #s: 310067
  • 320002
  • 320004
  • 320053
  • 320056.

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 7 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 7 products in this recall →