Philips Spectral CT on Rails, Model 728334 - Class II Recall (Z-1825-2026)
Summary
Philips Medical Systems recalled 3 Spectral CT on Rails systems (Model 728334, Serial Numbers 1005–1007, Software Version 5.1.X) after identifying three software defects: gantry positioning failure during continuous CT scans, failure of a Select Previous Surview prompt to appear, and the Define Head Area option becoming grayed out under certain dose settings. Philips notified consignees on March 7, 2026 with specific workarounds for each issue and will dispatch Field Service Engineers to install a corrective software update (FCO72800830).
What changed
Philips Medical Systems initiated a Class II medical device recall for 3 Spectral CT on Rails systems (Model 728334) distributed in Minnesota, USA and in France and the Netherlands. The recall addresses three distinct software defects identified in Version 5.1.X: (1) potential gantry failure to advance after pressing Go during continuous CT scans, (2) a missing Select Previous Surview user prompt, and (3) graying out of the Define Head Area option when certain Brain Helical acquisition dose settings are active.
Facilities holding affected units (Serial Numbers 1005, 1006, 1007) must immediately inventory to identify in-scope systems, apply the specified workarounds from the Instructions for Use for each software issue, circulate the Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to all device users, and retain the letter with each system until a Philips Field Service Engineer performs the corrective software installation (FCO72800830). Clinical engineering and radiology operations staff should coordinate on workaround protocols to maintain imaging availability during the interim period.
What to do next
- Philips notified consignees on about 03/07/2026 via letter. Consignees were instructed to identify any affected systems in inventory and specifically for each issue: 1. Issue #1: Ensure to follow the instructions mentioned in the IFU Section 4 Preparing for an Examination and Sub section Gantry Operation. 2. Issue #2: Avoid the Select Previous Surview Unavailable issue, manually remove the patient's middle name while importing the patient detail from HIS/RIS. 3. Issue #3: if Define Head Area option is grayed out with DoseRight Index (DRI) on, review the dose levels displayed on the User Interface, confirm and adjust the dose settings to appropriate levels before executing the scan as instructed in the IFU.
- Consignees were also instructed to complete and return the response form, to circulate the Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to all users of the affected device so that they are aware of the issues, and retain the letter with affected system(s) until a solution is installed on each system; ensure the letter is in a place likely to be seen/viewed.
- Philips will contact each consignee to schedule a time for a Philips Field Service Engineer (FSE) to visit each site and install the solution to resolve the issues (reference FCO72800830).
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Class 2 Device Recall Philips Spectral CT on Rails
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| | Class 2 Device Recall Philips Spectral CT on Rails | |
| Date Initiated by Firm | March 07, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date Posted | April 16, 2026 |
| Recall Status | Open , Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1825-2026 |
| Recall Event ID | 98588 |
| 510(K)Number | K212875 |
| Product Classification | System, x-ray, tomography, computed - Product Code JAK |
| Product | Philips Spectral CT on Rails. Model Number: 728334. |
| Code Information | Model Number: 728334. UDI: (01)00884838103627(21)1005, (01)00884838103627(21)1006, (01)00884838103627(21)1007. Software Version Number: 5.1.X. Serial Numbers: 1005, 1006, 1007. |
| FEI Number | 3017726341 |
| Recalling Firm/ | |
| Manufacturer | PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS |
222 Jacobs St
Cambridge MA 02141-2289 |
| For Additional Information Contact | Philips Customer Care Solutions Center
800-722-9377 |
| Manufacturer Reason
for Recall | Philips has identified three software issues:
1. During a continuous CT (CCT) scan, there is the potential that the Gantry could remain at the current scan position after pressing Go.
2. Potential where the message of Previous Surview Exists Select Previous Surview? or should display but does not appear.
3. After performing Surview and planning the Brain Helical acquisition by setting Brain Area DoseRight Index to increase the dose, there is the potential that the Define Head Area option in the context menu is grayed out. |
| FDA Determined
Cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Philips Medical notified consignees on about 03/07/2026 via letter. Consignees were instructed to identify any affected systems in inventory and specifically for each issue:
1. Issue #1: Ensure to follow the instructions mentioned in the IFU Section 4 Preparing for an Examination and Sub section Gantry Operation.
2. Issue #2: Avoid the Select Previous Surview Unavailable issue, manually remove the
patient's middle name while importing the patient detail from HIS/RIS.
3. Issue #3: if Define Head Area option is grayed out with DoseRight Index (DRI) on, review
the dose levels displayed on the User Interface, confirm and adjust the dose settings to
appropriate levels before executing the scan as instructed in the IFU.
Consignees were also instructed to complete and return the response form, to circulate the Urgent Medical Device Correction Letter to all users of the affected device so that they are aware of the issues, and retain the letter with affected system(s) until a solution is installed
on each system; ensure the letter is in a place likely to be seen/viewed.
Philips will contact each consignee to schedule a time for a Philips Field Service Engineer (FSE) to visit each site and install the solution to resolve the issues (reference FCO72800830). |
| Quantity in Commerce | 3 systems |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of Minnesota and the countries of France and Netherlands. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
| 1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes. | |
| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = JAK |
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