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BrightView SPECT gamma camera for Emission Computed Tomography, Philips Medical Systems, Cleveland, OH 44143 BrightView

FDA device recall Z-1481-2013 · posted 2013-06-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Reason for recall
Philips has received one report from the field that there was an unexpected motion of the detector due to a failure of the mechanical assembly.
Action taken
Philips Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated April 26, 2013. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customer were not required to take any specific action. Customers who need further information or support concerning the affected product, they should contact their local lPhilips representative or local Philips Healthcare office. For North Americ and Canada they should contact the Customer Care Solutions Center (1-800-722-9377, option 5). For questions regarding this recall call 440-483-7600.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
KPS
Quantity affected
505 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, W
Date initiated
2013-04-25
Date posted
2013-06-05
Date terminated
2014-02-12
Location
Cleveland, OH

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