CLASS II Device recall · Reported 3 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems, (Brilliance recalled

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) is recalling Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems, (Brilliance 6, Brilliance 16, MX8000 Dual v, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Aug 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesSystem Code #: 728130; Serial #: 8128, 8158 & 8369. System Code #: 728256; Serial #: 3695, 3703, 371 &, 3719. System Code #: 728246; Serial #: 3463, 3508, 3519, 3548, 3552, 3591, 3592, 3593, 3603, 3637, 3648, 3654, 3659, 3661, 3675, 3679, 3687, 3692, 5451, 5515, 5543, 5567, 5583, 5586, 5658, 5664, 5675, 5697, 5707, 5749, 5752, 5774, 5807, 5813, 5815, 5845, 5846, 5852, 5866, 5872, 5910, 5963, 5968, 6028, 6036, 6045, 6071 & 6126. System Code #: 882160; Serial #: 97, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 139, 140, 141, 143, 144, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, , 63, 164, 165, 167, 1065 & 6119.

Quantity recalled112 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-2451-2012
FDA event ID: 63044
Recalling firm: Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Cleveland, OH
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 21 Aug 2012
FDA classified: 25 Sep 2012
Reported: 3 Oct 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Imaging Equipment

Timeline

21 Aug 2012	Recall initiated by company
25 Sep 2012	Classified by FDA	+35 days
3 Oct 2012	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

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.

Product as listed by the FDA

Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems, (Brilliance 6, Brilliance 16, MX8000 Dual v. Exp, GEMINI Dual), Philips Healthcare Systems, Cleveland, OH. The Brilliance 6, 16 and MX8000 Dual v. Exp are Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems that are intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes. These devices may include signal analysis and display equipment, patient, and equipment supports, components and accessories. GEMINI Dual is an imaging system that combines positron emission tomography (PET) and X-ray computed tomography. The GEMINI produces attenuation and non-attenuation corrected images of the distribution of PET radiopharmaceuticals in the head, body and total body as well as X-ray transmission images of these areas. The PET and CT images are registered and displayed in a fused format to provide combined PET and anatomical data at different angles for interpretation by trained health professionals. The PET and CT portions of the system can be used either as an integrated system or as a stand-alone PET or CT system. GEMINI can provide CT data suitable for use in attenuation correction.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, MI, MS, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, TX, WA & WI and internationally to: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey & United Kingdom.

Nationwide Alabama Arizona California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Kentucky Michigan Mississippi New Jersey New Mexico Nevada New York Ohio Texas Washington Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems, (Brilliance 6, Brilliance 16, MX8000 Dual v recalled?

Yes. Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) recalled Computed Tomography X-Ray Systems, (Brilliance 6, Brilliance 16, MX8000 Dual v on 21 Aug 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-2451-2012.

Why was it recalled?

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.

Which lots are affected?

System Code #: 728130; Serial #: 8128, 8158 & 8369. System Code #: 728256; Serial #: 3695, 3703, 371 &, 3719. System Code #: 728246; Serial #: 3463, 3508, 3519, 3548, 3552, 3591, 3592, 3593, 3603, 3637, 3648, 3654, 3659, 3661, 3675, 3679, 3687, 3692, 5451, 5515, 5543, 5567, 5583, 5586, 5658, 5664, 5675, 5697, 5707, 5749, 5752, 5774, 5807, 5813, 5815, 5845, 5846, 5852, 5866, 5872, 5910, 5963, 5968, 6028, 6036, 6045, 6071 & 6126. System Code #: 882160; Serial #: 97, 102, 103, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 121, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 139, 140, 141, 143, 144, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, , 63, 164, 165, 167, 1065 & 6119.

Where was it sold?

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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