Device recall: Philips Healthcare Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-Ray System
Class II FDA enforcement event 74149. Recall start date: . Status in the FDA record: Terminated. Termination date: .
Reason for recall, in the words of FDA
Software Defects resulting in: (1) sagittal result shortened for axial scans; (2) single series displayed on console viewer when Creating multi-planner reconstruction; (3) scan length changes with a change in field of view; (4) DoseRight algorithm miscalculations leading to incorrect CTDI values; (5) scan length changes during subsequent axial results, (6) surview scan lengths near 135mm or 184mm
Class II, in the words of FDA
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Philips Healthcare started this device recall on 6 Sep 2015. The firm address in the FDA record is in Andover, MA. FDA put the recall in Class II. FDA event 74149 has 7 product records. The first FDA enforcement report date is 15 Jun 2016. The record gives the status Terminated, with the termination date 4 Mar 2021.
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Distribution
In the words of FDA.
US Distribution - AZ, PA, FL, DC, W VA, NC, SC, AR, OK, OH, NY, NV, TX, PA, IN, CA, MN, MA, DC, MS, MD, OR, IL, CO, MO, VT, IA, AL, LA, GA and WA.
Recalling firm
Philips Healthcare, Andover, MA.
Recalling firm: The firm that the FDA record names for a recall.
FDA records how the recall started: Voluntary: Firm initiated.
Products
7 product records in the event.
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1713-2016 | Philips Healthcare Brilliance 64 Computed Tomography X-Ray System | US - 423 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Jun 2016 |
| Z-1714-2016 | Philips Healthcare Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-Ray System | US-423 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Jun 2016 |
| Z-1715-2016 | Philips Healthcare Brilliance iCT SP Computed Tomography X-Ray System | US-423 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Jun 2016 |
| Z-1716-2016 | Philips Healthcare Ingenuity Core Computed Tomography X-Ray System | US-423 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Jun 2016 |
| Z-1717-2016 | Philips Healthcare Ingenuity CT Computed Tomography X-Ray System | US-423 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Jun 2016 |
| Z-1718-2016 | Philips Healthcare Ingenuity Core128 Computed Tomography X-Ray System | US - 423 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Jun 2016 |
| Z-1719-2016 | Philips Healthcare Ingenuity Elite Computed Tomography X-Ray System | US - 423 | Class II | Terminated | 15 Jun 2016 |
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Class II: The middle of the three FDA recall classes.
The event in context
- Device events that started in 2015
- 1,153
- Share of these events in Class II
- 91%
- Product records in this event
- 7Median of the firm: 1
- Events of the firm on the register
- 10
Other events of the firm
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2023 | Incisive CT, software version 5.0 | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 2 Feb 2022 | Philips StentBoost Live R2.0 application, when used with the Philips Azurion with software release R2.x | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 24 Sep 2021 | Philips Azurion systems with software releases 2.1(L1) and 2.1(L2) | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | DigitalDiagnost C90 | Device | Class II | 3 |
| 26 May 2021 | Azurion systems with software release R2.0.x | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 21 Dec 2018 | DigitalDiagnost C50, Stationary X-ray System | Device | Class II | 1 |
| 11 Jun 2018 | Allura Xper Product Usage: Vascular,cardiovascular and neurovascular imaging applications,including diagnostic, interven | Device | Class II | 3 |
| 10 Nov 2015 | Philips Healthcare DigitalDiagnost stationary X-ray system | Device | Class II | 2 |
| 13 Jan 2014 | InnerCool RTx Endovascular System, Model Numbers: 861470 (120V), 861472 (240V). Product Usage: The InnerCool RTx device | Device | Class II | 1 |
Official channels
- FDA enforcement report Z-1713-2016The FDA record of the first product of this event.
- FDA: recalls, market withdrawals and safety alertsThe recall notices on the FDA site.
- FDA MedWatchThe FDA safety reporting program for drugs and medical devices.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. FDA enforcement event 74149. https://recallregister.com/fda/ii/74149/. Source: openFDA enforcement reports. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- openFDA device enforcement reports
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Export date
- 28 Sep 2026
- Newest FDA report date on the register
- 23 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Where was the product distributed?
- The FDA record gives this distribution:
US Distribution - AZ, PA, FL, DC, W VA, NC, SC, AR, OK, OH, NY, NV, TX, PA, IN, CA, MN, MA, DC, MS, MD, OR, IL, CO, MO, VT, IA, AL, LA, GA and WA.
- What quantity of product is in FDA event 74149?
- The event has 7 product records. The first record gives this quantity:
US - 423
- How did the recall start?
- The FDA record says:
Voluntary: Firm initiated
- How many device recalls of 2015 have the same class?
- 91% of the 1,153 device events that started in 2015 are in Class II.