Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2015 - (Recall #: Z-1656-2015)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2015.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Brilliance iCT. Computed Tomography X-ray systems intended to produce cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of X-ray transmission data taken at different angles and planes.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: March 16, 2015

Date Posted: June 3, 2015

Recall Number: Z-1656-2015

Event ID: 71177

Reason for Recall:

The firm was informed that while raising the patient couch on the system to perform an exam, the couch unexpectedly descended to the lowest point without being commanded to do so.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 153 units total

Code Information:

System Code #, 728306, Serial #, 100067, 100137, 100179, 100226, 100233, 100293, 100294 & 100342.

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in China.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated