CLASS II Device recall · Reported 5 Aug 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Brilliance iCT SP recalled
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) is recalling Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Brilliance iCT SP, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 5 Feb 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-2256-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71124
- Recalling firm
- Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Cleveland, OH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Feb 2015
- FDA classified
- 24 Jul 2015
- Reported
- 5 Aug 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Jul 2015 | Classified by FDA | +169 days |
| 5 Aug 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
5 issues. Fast Get Ready incorrectly enabled during service procedures. Contrast annotation missing for some images when manual contrast was administered. Dot artifact present, intermittently, after startup. Heart Rate measured value incorrectly remains constant for some heart rate change conditions. DoseRight incorrectly enabled when the Exam Card specified disabling DoseRight. Tube heat predict
Product as listed by the FDA
Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Brilliance iCT SP. Intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.
Where it was distributed
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WV & WY, and to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan & Viet Nam.
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Questions about this recall
Is Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Brilliance iCT SP recalled?
Yes. Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) recalled Computed Tomography X-ray Systems Brilliance iCT SP on 5 Feb 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2256-2015.
Why was it recalled?
5 issues. Fast Get Ready incorrectly enabled during service procedures. Contrast annotation missing for some images when manual contrast was administered. Dot artifact present, intermittently, after startup. Heart Rate measured value incorrectly remains constant for some heart rate change conditions. DoseRight incorrectly enabled when the Exam Card specified disabling DoseRight. Tube heat predict
Which lots are affected?
Model #728311; Serial #s: 200047 & 200121
Where was it sold?
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) including the states of AR, AZ, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WV & WY, and to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan & Viet Nam.
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 21 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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