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The Oncology Essentials Package of the Spectral CT imaging… recallZ-1756-2024 · Philips North America Llc · initiated Mar 29, 2024

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Philips North America Llc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

Potential for third party oncology marking laser to be reflected off the gantry cover surface, which can potentially lead to misdiagnosis and subsequent incorrect treatment.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

An URGENT Medical Device Correction Letter, dated 3/27/24, was mailed to consignees to notify them of this recall. Consignees are instructed to identify if a third-party laser was installed on their system and if the laser line is reflected, duplicated, or thickened. If a third-party laser is installed, before treatment of a patient, reposition or re-image as necessary to verify proper placement of the localization laser marks. Systems may continue to be used in accordance with the intended use and provided use recommendations. Consignees are to complete and return the provided response form by email to [email protected]. The provided recall notification is to be disseminated to all users of affected systems. Philips will contact consignees to schedule a time for a Field Service Engineer to visit and install hardware to resolve the issue. Questions are to be directed to the Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1756-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Mar 29, 2024
Posted by the FDA
May 2, 2024
Recalling firm
Philips North America Llc
Quantity
12 units
Product code
JAK
FDA submissions
K203020
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of AZ, HI, MN, VT, WV and the countries of China, Macao, New Zealand, Portugal, Switzerland.

Product description

The Oncology Essentials Package of the Spectral CT imaging system.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model No. 728333; UDI: (01)00884838101111(21); Serial No. 10069, 10084, 10169, 10137, 10163, 10196, 10181, 10199, 10210, 10206, 10202, 10139.

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

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