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Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc recalls The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are whole body Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems intended to produce cross-sectional
Recalled August 29, 2012 · FDA recall Z-2223-2012 · Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland)
Hazard
1. The current system design of software version 4.0.0xx379 does not prevent the system from scanning if the dose level exceeds a set upper dose limit for CT Brain Perfusion scanning, which previous versions did. However, the current version does have the Dose Check (NEMA XR-25) feature, which provides dose notifications and alerts, but it is possible for the user to disable Dose Check after ente · FDA Class II
Units
8
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Worldwide Distribution - USA including IN and OH, also, the countries of Australia, Belgium, China, Israel, and Sweden
Description
1. The current system design of software version 4.0.0xx379 does not prevent the system from scanning if the dose level exceeds a set upper dose limit for CT Brain Perfusion scanning, which previous versions did. However, the current version does have the Dose Check (NEMA XR-25) feature, which provides dose notifications and alerts, but it is possible for the user to disable Dose Check after ente
Product
The Brilliance 64 and Ingenuity CT are whole body 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. This device may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories.
Manufacturer(s)
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →