CLASS III Device recall · Reported 23 Nov 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
IQon Spectral CT Computed Tomography X-ray system recalled
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) is recalling IQon Spectral CT Computed Tomography X-ray system, distributed in 17 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Oct 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0598-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75516
- Recalling firm
- Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Cleveland, OH
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 13 Oct 2016
- FDA classified
- 16 Nov 2016
- Reported
- 23 Nov 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Imaging Equipment
Timeline
| 13 Oct 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 16 Nov 2016 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 23 Nov 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product label does not include the correct current rating.
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
IQon Spectral CT Computed Tomography X-ray system, Model 728332
Where it was distributed
Worldwide distribution. The products were shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CO, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MN, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, and UT. There are five (5) government accounts for this recall: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF, VETERANS WAY AND LAMONT ST, Mountain Home, TN 37684; US ARMY EVANS COMMUNITY H, 1650 Cochrane Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80913; US VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, 3710 SW US VETERANS HOSPITAL, PORTLAND, OR 97239; VA MEDICAL CENTER, 4100 W 3RD ST, DAYTON, OH 45428; VAMC - PHILADELPHIA, UNIVERSITY & WOODLAND AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104. There are five (5) Canadian accounts for this recall: FIVE HILLS HEALTH REGION, 55 DIEFENBAKER DR, MOOSE JAW, SASKATCHEWAN S6J 0C2; INSTITUT UNIV CARDIOLOGIE, 2725 CH STE FOY, SAINTE FOY, QUEBEC G1V 4G5; LAKERIDGE HEALTH, 1 HOSPITAL CRT, OSHAWA, ONTARIO L1G 2B9; LAKERIDGE HEALTH BOWMANVI, 47 LIBERTY ST S, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 2N4; MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH, 1051 BOUL D¿CARIE, MONTR¿AL, QUEBEC H4A 0A5. There were zero (0) Mexican accounts for this recall. The recalled products were shipped to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The product label does not include the correct current rating.
Which lots are affected?
860005, 860006, 860010
Where was it sold?
Worldwide distribution. The products were shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CO, GA, IN, KY, LA, MA, MN, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, and UT. There are five (5) government accounts for this recall: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AF, VETERANS WAY AND LAMONT ST, Mountain Home, TN 37684; US ARMY EVANS COMMUNITY H, 1650 Cochrane Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80913; US VETERANS ADMINISTRATION, 3710 SW US VETERANS HOSPITAL, PORTLAND, OR 97239; VA MEDICAL CENTER, 4100 W 3RD ST, DAYTON, OH 45428; VAMC - PHILADELPHIA, UNIVERSITY & WOODLAND AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104. There are five (5) Canadian accounts for this recall: FIVE HILLS HEALTH REGION, 55 DIEFENBAKER DR, MOOSE JAW, SASKATCHEWAN S6J 0C2; INSTITUT UNIV CARDIOLOGIE, 2725 CH STE FOY, SAINTE FOY, QUEBEC G1V 4G5; LAKERIDGE HEALTH, 1 HOSPITAL CRT, OSHAWA, ONTARIO L1G 2B9; LAKERIDGE HEALTH BOWMANVI, 47 LIBERTY ST S, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 2N4; MCGILL UNIVERSITY HEALTH, 1051 BOUL D¿CARIE, MONTR¿AL, QUEBEC H4A 0A5. There were zero (0) Mexican accounts for this recall. The recalled products were shipped to the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Lebanon, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Russian Federation, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 75516This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Brilliance iCT Computed Tomography X-ray system recalled.
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