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Gemini TF Big Bore PET/CT Imaging System - Main Unit (2013-12-10)
- Starting date:
- December 10, 2013
- Posting date:
- February 10, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-37833
Recalled Products
Gemini TF Big Bore PET/CT Imaging System - Main Unit
Reason
Philips has become aware that if the Gemini TF Big Bore patient table experiences an unexpected mechanical binding during horizontal table motion, it may result in an automatic emergency stop (E-stop). An E-stop will interrupt a current scan, resulting in an incomplete study.
Affected products
Gemini TF Big Bore PET/CT Imaging System - Main Unit
Lot or serial number
All lots
Model or catalog number
4598 001 18561
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland), Inc.
595 Miner Road
Cleveland
44143
Ohio
UNITED STATES