Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc Axis Gamma Camera, Scintillation (gamma) camera, Philips Medical System, Cleveland, OH 44143 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Axis Gamma Camera, Scintillation (gamma) camera, Philips Medical System, Cleveland, OH 44143
Brand
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model Numbers: 210714, 210880 and 211037 Part Numbers: 4535 665 13461, or N210714 Axis System, 3/8" Crystals 4535 665 16601, or N210880 Axis System 3/4" Crystals 4535 665 12921, or N211037 Axis System 3/8 Precision 4535 665 13501, or N211039 Axis System 3/4 Precision 4535 679 46301, or N211280 Axis System 3/8 Precision 4535 671 67421, or N211282 Axis System 3/4 Precision (Note: Due to a part number scheme change at the firm, either number is representative of the identified system)
Products Sold
Model Numbers: 210714, 210880 and 211037 Part Numbers: 4535 665 13461, or N210714 Axis System, 3/8" Crystals 4535 665 16601, or N210880 Axis System 3/4" Crystals 4535 665 12921, or N211037 Axis System 3/8 Precision 4535 665 13501, or N211039 Axis System 3/4 Precision 4535 679 46301, or N211280 Axis System 3/8 Precision 4535 671 67421, or N211282 Axis System 3/4 Precision (Note: Due to a part number scheme change at the firm, either number is representative of the identified system)
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc is recalling Axis Gamma Camera, Scintillation (gamma) camera, Philips Medical System, Cleveland, OH 44143 due to Resistor Failure: The Rotate Motion Shunt Resistor may overheat and results in the appearance of smoke, a burning smell, and an electronic stop condit. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Resistor Failure: The Rotate Motion Shunt Resistor may overheat and results in the appearance of smoke, a burning smell, and an electronic stop condition, which will disable the gamma camera rotate motion and all other motions.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were sent an Urgent Field Safety Notice on 1/30/08. The letter instructs users who experience a failure to remove the system from service and contact the recalling firm for immediate correction. The recalling firm will schedule appointments with users to replace the affected part beginning in March 2008. For additional information, contact 1-800-722-9377.
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, DC, PR
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