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Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalls BrightView XCT & BrightView XCT Upgrade, gamma cameras; For Single Proton Emission Computed Tomography.
Recalled March 9, 2016 · FDA recall Z-1022-2016 · Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland)
Hazard
The firm discovered four issues with the BrightView Family systems. Issue 1: During a cardiac non-Auto Body Contouring (ABC) scan, using Cardiac High Resolution (CHR) collimators, the collimator may come in contact with the bottom edge of the patient pallet. If this occurs, collision sensors would pause the scan. Issue 2: During a scan, the gantry motion may halt prematurely. This cause · FDA Class II
Units
427 units
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Description
The firm discovered four issues with the BrightView Family systems. Issue 1: During a cardiac non-Auto Body Contouring (ABC) scan, using Cardiac High Resolution (CHR) collimators, the collimator may come in contact with the bottom edge of the patient pallet. If this occurs, collision sensors would pause the scan. Issue 2: During a scan, the gantry motion may halt prematurely. This cause
Product
BrightView XCT & BrightView XCT Upgrade, gamma cameras; For Single Proton Emission Computed Tomography.
Manufacturer(s)
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →