The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2664-2014·Announced 2014-09-24

Philips CT Systems Recalled for Software Image Overlap Defect

Philips is recalling Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT systems because CIRS 4.0 Beta 2 software may cause images to overlap during reconstruction.

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. The hazard involves a software defect causing image overlap, which is a functional error rather than a direct physical injury risk, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling six units of the Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems. The recall involves a defect in the CIRS 4.0 Beta 2 software where images may be overlapped or superimposed on other images during the reconstruction process.

The issue was detected by a customer during a Field Test, which is a customer external evaluation period. Philips has disabled the affected feature at all sites currently evaluating the 4.0 Beta 2 software. The company plans to issue a software update to address the problem.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (Ohio) and in Australia, China, Belgium, Israel, and Sweden. Users of these systems should contact Philips for information regarding the software update.

The recalled product

Product
The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equip
Affected units
6

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 (8)

  • 91003
  • 30018
  • 95504
  • 300004
  • 300030
  • 300010
  • 95130
  • 95157

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: