Philips Spectral CT on Rails Software Version 5.1.0 Recall: Unintended Movement Risk
Philips recalls Spectral CT on Rails with software version 5.1.0 (model 728334) due to unintended device movement during scans. Affected units may cause scanning errors or safety issues.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Multiple problems identified with the software version leading to various scanning and image issues, and unintended device movement.
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What happened, in plain English
Philips is recalling Spectral CT on Rails machines with software version 5.1.0 (model 728334) because the software can cause unintended movement during scans, potentially leading to image errors or safety risks. This recall affects medical facilities using the equipment. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/52728-philips-spectral-ct-on-rails-software-version-5-1-0.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/52728-philips-spectral-ct-on-rails-software-version-5-1-0 · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1324-2025
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“Philips Spectral CT on Rails Software Version 5.1.0 Recall: Unintended Movement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/52728-philips-spectral-ct-on-rails-software-version-5-1-0. Based on FDA recall #Z-1324-2025 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1324-2025%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The software version 5.1.0 can cause the CT scanner to move unexpectedly during scans. This may result in image quality issues or safety hazards like improper positioning of the patient or equipment.
Who’s affected
Medical facilities that purchased or use Philips Spectral CT on Rails with software version 5.1.0 (model 728334) are affected. Staff and patients using the equipment are at risk if the unintended movement occurs during scans.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number 728334 and software version 5.1.0 on the device. The recall includes units sold with the UDI-DI (01)00884838103627(21)1005 and serial number 1005.
- Brand
Philips- Product
Spectral CT on Rails, Software Version Number 5.1.0, Model number: 728334- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Software Version
Verify the software version on your Spectral CT on Rails device. If it is 5.1.0, it is affected.
Contact Philips Support
Reach out to Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V. for guidance on next steps.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Minnesota.
FDA distribution: “Domestic: MN” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Minnesota.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 19 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1324-2025 (February 28, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1324-2025 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official FDA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.