The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2383-2016·Announced 2016-08-17

Philips CT Scanner Software Recall for Performance Issues

Philips is recalling Ingenuity Core CT scanners due to software issues in versions v4.1.3, v4.1.4, and v4.1.5 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 does not report any injuries, illnesses, or specific safety hazards, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling 276 units of the Ingenuity Core Model No. 728321 CT scanners. The recall is due to software issues 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 46 US states and numerous countries worldwide. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the performance issues or report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with the defect.

Healthcare facilities should contact Philips Medical Systems for instructions on how to address the software issue. Consumers should not use the affected equipment until it has been serviced or updated by the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Ingenuity Core Model No. 728321; To produce cross-sectional images of the body.
Affected units
276

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 →