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High RiskFDAfda-Z-0852-2021SOFTWARE DEFECT

Emission Computed Tomography System Image Process System - Product Usage: intended for general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for de...

Units Affected
2,714
Recall Date
November 19, 2020
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Software Defect

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0852-2021.

A software defect that has the potential to result in image misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment of a patient.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0852-2021.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0852-2021.

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Philips North America, Llc Recall FAQ

Philips North America, Llc is the subject of a medical devices safety report: Emission Computed Tomography System Image Process System - Product Usage: intended for general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for de.... The notice was published on November 19, 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 2,714 units are potentially affected.