The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2380-2016·Announced 2016-08-17

Philips Brilliance 64 CT Scanner Software Recall

Philips is recalling Brilliance 64 CT scanners due to software issues that could affect equipment performance.

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 performance issue without reporting specific injuries, illnesses, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc. is recalling 150 units of the Brilliance 64 CT Model 728231. The recall is due to software issues found in versions v4.1.3, v4.1.4, and v4.1.5 that could affect the performance of the equipment.

The affected products were shipped to 48 U.S. states and numerous countries worldwide. The recall covers specific serial numbers listed in the agency's documentation.

Healthcare facilities should contact Philips Medical Systems for instructions on how to resolve the software issues.

The recalled product

Product
Brilliance 64 CT Model 728231; To produce cross-sectional images of the body.
Affected units
150

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 No. 728231
  • Brilliance 64 CT S/N: 9099
  • 9134
  • 9251
  • 9515
  • 9646
  • 9822
  • 9898
  • 9983
  • 10099
  • 10180
  • 10206
  • 10208
  • 91003
  • 95130
  • 95157
  • 95387
  • 95504
  • 4001
  • 9056

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 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 6 products in this recall →