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GEMINI PET/CT System, a diagnostic imaging system for fixed or mobile installations that combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: May 1, 2008 Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model Name Model NUmber and serial number GEMINI Dual 4535 679 00891 G097, G119, 101-103, 105-107, 109-117, 119-127, 131-144, 146-164, 1025, 2003506, 2003507, 1Z9Z591, 2Z9Z591, 3Z9Z591, 4Z9Z591, GY9Z591, HY9Z591, JY9Z591 GEMINI 16 Power 4535 679 58961 1002, 1004-1008, 1010-1015, 1017-1028, 1030-1034, 1035R, 1036A, 1037-1046, 101R, 1023a, G098, MNM4411 GEMINI GXL (6, 10, 16, and 16 Mobile) 4535 679 75691, 4535 679 81871, 4535 679 76581, 4535 679 71891 4001, 4003-4040, 4042-4089, 4091-4123, 4125-4127, 4129-4137, 4139-4143, 7011, 4097A, 4147a GEMINI TF 16 Slice (16, 64, 64 Mobile and 16 Base) 4535 679 83931, 4535 674 47551, 4535 679 94741, 4535 674 41711 7001, 7003-7006, 7008, 7009, 7013-7017, 7022, 7024, 7025, 7027, 7028
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Reason for Recall:
The reason for this inspection is to determine if the Spindle Block Servo Controllers on the CT subsystem of potentially affected GEMINI PET/CT systems are susceptible to premature failure.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

GEMINI PET/CT System, a diagnostic imaging system for fixed or mobile installations that combines Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model Name Model NUmber and serial number GEMINI Dual 4535 679 00891 G097, G119, 101-103, 105-107, 109-117, 119-127, 131-144, 146-164, 1025, 2003506, 2003507, 1Z9Z591, 2Z9Z591, 3Z9Z591, 4Z9Z591, GY9Z591, HY9Z591, JY9Z591 GEMINI 16 Power 4535 679 58961 1002, 1004-1008, 1010-1015, 1017-1028, 1030-1034, 1035R, 1036A, 1037-1046, 101R, 1023a, G098, MNM4411 GEMINI GXL (6, 10, 16, and 16 Mobile) 4535 679 75691, 4535 679 81871, 4535 679 76581, 4535 679 71891 4001, 4003-4040, 4042-4089, 4091-4123, 4125-4127, 4129-4137, 4139-4143, 7011, 4097A, 4147a GEMINI TF 16 Slice (16, 64, 64 Mobile and 16 Base) 4535 679 83931, 4535 674 47551, 4535 679 94741, 4535 674 41711 7001, 7003-7006, 7008, 7009, 7013-7017, 7022, 7024, 7025, 7027, 7028

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0197-2016

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