Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Single and Dual use Emission Computer Tomography gamma cameras (BrightView XCT Recalled by Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc Due to Three problems were reported to the firm: When...

Date: December 19, 2013
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

Single and Dual use Emission Computer Tomography gamma cameras (BrightView XCT, BrightView X & BrightView SPECT) Philips Healthcare Systems, Cleveland, OH. Gamma cameras designed for single or dual detector nuclear imaging accommodating a broad range of Emission Computed Tomography (ECT) studies.

Quantity: 1,143 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Three problems were reported to the firm: When positioning for a relative 180 degree non circular acquisition the second (bottom) detector was not positioned correctly causing an inappropriate rotation orbit calculation. When the acquisition was started and the detectors began to move into position, the incorrect calculation resulted in the detectors coming in contact with the patient. As

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc has 313 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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