CLASS II Device recall · Reported 16 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Brilliance CT (computed tomography) scanners, Big Bore configuration recalled

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) is recalling Brilliance CT (computed tomography) scanners, Big Bore configuration, distributed in California, Nevada. The recall was initiated on 25 Apr 2006 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesModel # 728243 Software Version 2.0
Quantity recalled54 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0400-2016
FDA event ID
69121
Recalling firm
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Cleveland, OH
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
25 Apr 2006
FDA classified
10 Dec 2015
Reported
16 Dec 2015
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Device Malfunction
Device type
Medical Software

Timeline

25 Apr 2006Recall initiated by company
10 Dec 2015Classified by FDA+3516 days
16 Dec 2015Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Brilliance Big Bore- An anomaly was identified with software version 2.0 tumor localization application when printing work sheets. this causes information regarding relative locations of marked regions of interest on the patient work sheets to be incorrect and may cause mistreatment.

Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.

Product as listed by the FDA

Brilliance CT (computed tomography) scanners, Big Bore configuration, Model number 728243. software version 2.0 The products are intended to provide cross sectional images of the human body and visualization of the internal organs of the body.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide distribution, including US states of CA and NV.

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Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Brilliance Big Bore- An anomaly was identified with software version 2.0 tumor localization application when printing work sheets. this causes information regarding relative locations of marked regions of interest on the patient work sheets to be incorrect and may cause mistreatment.

Which lots are affected?

Model # 728243 Software Version 2.0

Where was it sold?

Worldwide distribution, including US states of CA and NV.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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