Philips recalls Brilliance iCT CT scanners that may produce ring or smudge artifacts on images due to collimator compensator failure. Affected units have exceeded expected usage lifespan.
Philips has identified that the compensator within the X-ray tube collimator may fail, resulting in ring or smudge artifacts on images. The firm has identified systems that may be at risk for this failure due to the collimator compensator being past its lifetime expected usage.
Philips is recalling certain Brilliance iCT CT scanners that may show ring or smudge artifacts on images. This happens because the X-ray tube collimator's compensator has exceeded its expected lifespan and may fail.
The X-ray tube collimator's compensator may fail after exceeding its expected lifespan, causing ring or sm: smudge artifacts on medical images. This could lead to misdiagnosis if the artifacts are significant.
Healthcare facilities using Philips Brilliance iCT CT scanners may be affected. Patients and staff at these facilities are at risk if the scanner produces artifacts during imaging.
Check for the model number 728306 on the scanner's label or documentation. These units were sold with the product code 85028 or 100094.
Look for the model number 72830: 728306 on the scanner's label or documentation.
Philips has identified that the compensator within the X-ray tube collimator may fail, resulting in ring or smudge artifacts on images due to the collimator compensator being past its lifetime expected usage.
Check for the model number 728306 on the scanner's label or documentation. If you have this model, contact Philips for further instructions.
No, the hazard only affects image quality and does not pose a risk of serious injury or death.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Philips Medical Systems to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1144-2019 — Philips Medical Systems Philips Medical Systems Hello, I own a Philips Medical Systems that is covered by recall Z-1144-2019 from Philips Medical Systems. 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
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.
