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MX 16-slice CT Scanner System, models 728131 and 728132. The MX 16-slice CT Scanner System can be used as a whole body c

FDA device recall Z-2386-2012 · posted 2012-09-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Reason for recall
On August 24, 2012 the firm recalled the MX 16-slice after discovering that a bolt which attaches the oil accumulator within the gantry may fail, resulting in the oil accumulator detaching from the tube housing assembly within the gantry.
Action taken
An "Urgent Medical Device Correction" Field Safety Notice dated August 24, 2012 was sent to all US consignees via certified mail. The problem was described and recommended actions were provided. Philips Key Market representatives distributed the letter internationally. Additionally, a Field Service Engineer will contact each site to schedule time to implement the Field Change Orders. US Customer contact number: 1 800-722-9377.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAK
Quantity affected
328 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, Nationwide (US) including the states AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MS, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, and VA and the countries of Albania, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Chin
Date initiated
2012-08-24
Date posted
2012-09-14
Date terminated
2013-08-28
Location
Cleveland, OH

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RecordFirmDate
PHILIPS MX 16 SLICE CT SYSTEM PHASE11, MODEL 9896 056 56511 (K091195)Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.2009-05-27
PHILIPS MODEL MX 16 SLICE CT SYSTEM (K083498)Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.2008-12-17