Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Nuclear gamma cameras (ADAC Vertex Plus Recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc Due to Slippage of the radius drive belt in the...

Date: March 10, 2014
Company: Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc directly.

Affected Products

Nuclear gamma cameras (ADAC Vertex Plus, ADAC Solus, ADAC Vertex V60 & ADAC Vertex Classic) Philips Medical System, Cleveland, OH 44143. Used to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single photon and positron emitting radioisotopes with the human body for interpretation by medical personnel.

Quantity: 1,043 cameras

Why Was This Recalled?

Slippage of the radius drive belt in the relative 180 degree orientation of the superior positioned detector head will allow the detector head to drift down and potentially come in direct contact with the patient.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, & United Kingdom.

About Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report