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Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalls Brilliance BigBore Radiology CT Model number 728244 Product Usage: Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to pro
Recalled August 31, 2016 · FDA recall Z-2654-2016 · Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland)
Hazard
After upgrading to 3.6.7 software version via FCO72800643, during reconstruction of gated helical scans, the planned anatomy can be cut off on the CT images. This issue can occur on gated CT helical reconstruction that is not planned at iso-center (0,0). If the region of interest is not visualized in the images, a CT rescan may be performed. · FDA Class II
Units
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Description
After upgrading to 3.6.7 software version via FCO72800643, during reconstruction of gated helical scans, the planned anatomy can be cut off on the CT images. This issue can occur on gated CT helical reconstruction that is not planned at iso-center (0,0). If the region of interest is not visualized in the images, a CT rescan may be performed.
Product
Brilliance BigBore Radiology CT Model number 728244 Product Usage: 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.
Manufacturer(s)
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →