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Health product recall

INGENUITY CT SYSTEM (2016-04-26)

Starting date:
April 26, 2016
Posting date:
May 16, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-58424

Affected Products

INGENUITY CT SYSTEM

Reason

Two different length fasteners were found to be made of stainless steel rather than the specified alloy steel. The nonconforming fasteners continue to meet the tensile safety factor requirements for the application. However given the material characteristics of stainless steel, these fasteners may not be reused (re-torqued).

Affected products

INGENUITY CT SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Model or catalog number
  • 728323
Companies
Manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc.
595 MINER ROAD
CLEVELAND
Ohio
UNITED STATES