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Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalls Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology Whole Body Computed Tomography X-Ray System & Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology Whole Bo
Recalled July 2, 2014 · FDA recall Z-1745-2014 · Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland)
Hazard
During internal testing, the Brilliance CT Big Bore was found to be out of tolerance for radio frequency emissions. Specifically, at the 48MHZ frequency, the testing indicated the Brilliance CT Big Bore was 3.5dB uV/meter higher than the applicable IEC 60601-1-2 standard specification. · FDA Class II
Units
454 Units
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Description
During internal testing, the Brilliance CT Big Bore was found to be out of tolerance for radio frequency emissions. Specifically, at the 48MHZ frequency, the testing indicated the Brilliance CT Big Bore was 3.5dB uV/meter higher than the applicable IEC 60601-1-2 standard specification.
Product
Brilliance CT Big Bore Oncology Whole Body Computed Tomography X-Ray System & Brilliance CT Big Bore Radiology Whole Body Computed Tomography X-Ray System. Product Usage: The Brilliance CT Big Bore is a Whole Body Computed Tomography X-Ray System which produces cross-sectional body images 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 →