Philips recalls CT scanners model 728143 (OUS) due to potential image flipping causing misdiagnosis or extra radiation. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Potential for Incorrect Image Orientation resulting images may be flipped or reversed result in misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment of a condition, or additional radiation exposure if a rescan is required
Philips is recalling its Incisive CT-Whole Body CT scanners with model number 728143 (OUS) because they might produce flipped or reversed images. This could lead to incorrect diagnoses, wrong treatments, or extra radiation exposure if a rescan is needed.
The scanner might produce images that are flipped or reversed, which could lead to incorrect medical diagnoses. This might require additional scans, increasing radiation exposure for patients and potentially causing wrong treatments.
Healthcare facilities using the specific model of Philips CT scanner are affected. Patients receiving scans on these units may be at risk of misdiagnosis or additional radiation exposure.
Check for the model number 728143 (OUS) on the scanner. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 75592542, 81629039, and other numbers provided in the record.
Look for the model number 728143 (OUS) on the scanner's label or documentation.
Philips recalls these CT scanners because they might produce flipped or reversed images, which could lead to misdiagnosis, incorrect treatment, or extra radiation exposure if a rescan is needed.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy or action for healthcare facilities, only that they should check if their scanner is affected.
Check for the model number 728143 (OUS) and the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including 75592542, 81629039, and others provided.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1623-2023 — Philips Philips Hello, I own a Philips that is covered by recall Z-1623-2023 from Philips. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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