| Type of Product |
Medical Device |
| TGA Recall Reference |
RC-2013-RN-00012-1 |
| Product Name/Description |
MX 16-Slice CT scanner
Serial numbers: EP16E090006, EP16E110104, EP16E100082, EP16E120011, P16EM09002, EP16E100003
ARTG Number: 158775 |
| Recall Action Level |
Hospital |
| Recall Action Classification |
Class II |
| Recall Action Commencement Date |
9/01/2013 |
| Responsible Entity |
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| Reason/Issue |
Philips discovered that four screws that secure the patient table top to the carrier can become loose, causing the table top to detach. |
| Recall Action |
Recall for Product Correction |
| Recall Action Instructions |
Phillips Healthcare is advising hospitals and radiology centres to inspect the patient table top screws. If the screws are not properly seated, discontinue use of the device and contact a Philips Field Service Engineer for repair. Philips Healthcare will contact their customers to schedule a time to replace the screws for all affected systems. |
| Contact Information |
1800 251 400 - Philips Customer Care Centre |