FDA Recall: Software Error Affecting Image Display, Image Reporting, and Incorrect Image During Clinical Use

Company: Philips North America Llc
Date of Enforcement Report: 12/18/2023
Class II

PRODUCT

The device is a whole-body CT x-ray system. The acquired x-ray transmission data is reconstructed by computer into cross-sectional images of the body taken at different angles and planes. The system also includes signal analysis and display equipment, patient and equipment supports, components, and accessories. Philips Inclusive CT has a 72cm bore and includes a detector array that provides 50cm scan field of view.

Recall Number:

Z-0576-2024

REASON:

Three software issues affecting incorrect image display, error interpreting patient images due to image reporting, and patient exposure to incorrect image/function during clinical use.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER:

Philips North America Llc

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE:

330 units

DISTRIBUTION:

Domestic: AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX; Foreign: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina , Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Sint Maarten , South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vietnam.

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