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Type of Product	Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference	RC-2013-RN-00849-1
Product Name/Description	MX 16-Slice (Full body CT system) All systems affected ARTG Number: 98868
Recall Action Level	Hospital
Recall Action Classification	Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date	12/08/2013
Responsible Entity	Philips Electronics Australia Ltd
Reason/Issue	Philips Healthcare received a report stating that a doctor received a finger pinch from the table top, which resulted in injury. The injury occurred when the doctor placed their hand at the end of the table top. The operator of the system did not notice that the doctor's finger was positioned at the pinch point when they started the movement of the table top.
Recall Action	Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions	Philips will be providing additional warning labels and instructions to users to prevent this issue from occurring. In the interim, Philips Healthcare is advising users to ensure CT scanner room access is controlled by procedures and policies that identify authorised personnel, and includes that patient or bystanders are to keep hands away from the table top when moving. Philips is advising operators to observe the status of patient or bystander when operating the control panel and CT-Box to control patient table.
Contact Information	1800 251 400 - Philips Customer Care Centre