Philips Healthcare Brilliance 64 System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed These computed tomography x-ray systems are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.

Class I - Dangerous

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    Software version 4.16
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Recall Details

Company:
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
Reason for Recall:
During a bolus tracking procedure, no images were generated when the scan was completed, and the raw data file was not available for offline reconstruction. There is a discrepancy between the calculated reconstruction length and the actual scan length that results in the inability to reconstruct raw data. The operator may choose to rescan the patient.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Philips Healthcare Brilliance 64 System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed These computed tomography x-ray systems are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Software version 4.16

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0015-2018

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