Drug recall

Philips MX 16-Slice CT Scanner System, a whole-body computed tomography X-ray system.

FDA recall event 64389 · Class II · Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Key facts

Event ID 64389
Recall numbers Z-0899-2013
Recalling firm Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Product type Devices
Products Philips MX 16-Slice CT Scanner System, a whole-body computed tomography X-ray system.
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall The four screws that secure the patient table top to the carrier became loose, which caused the table top to detach.
Initiation date Dec 19, 2012
Report date Mar 6, 2013
Termination date Dec 3, 2013
City Cleveland
State OH
Country United States
FEI number 1525965

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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