Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc: Philips GEMINI TF16 Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Model Number: 882470, 510(k) #K052640, Serial Numbers: 7501, 7503, 7507, 7508, 7011, 7047, and 7174. The recalled GEMINI TF16 system units equipped with software versions: 3.5.1.1 and 3.5.2.1 are subject to recall/software correction. The GEMINI TFI6, TF64 and TF Big Bore (BB) are all diagnostic imaging systems for fixed or mobile installations that combine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems. The CT subsystem produces cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The PET subsystem produces images of the distribution of PET radiopharmaceuticals in the patient body (specific radiopharmaceuticals are used for whole body, brain, heart and other organ imaging). Attenuation correction is accomplished by CT AC. The device also provides for list mode, dynamic, and gated acquisitions. Both subsystems (PET and CT) can also be operated independently as fully functional, diagnostic imaging systems including application of the CT scanner as a radiation therapy simulation scanner.

Recall number

Z-3199-2011

Recalling firm

Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland) Inc

Product

Philips GEMINI TF16 Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Model Number: 882470, 510(k) #K052640, Serial Numbers: 7501, 7503, 7507, 7508, 7011, 7047, and 7174. The recalled GEMINI TF16 system units equipped with software versions: 3.5.1.1 and 3.5.2.1 are subject to recall/software correction. The GEMINI TFI6, TF64 and TF Big Bore (BB) are all diagnostic imaging systems for fixed or mobile installations that combine Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and X-ray Computed Tomography (CT) systems. The CT subsystem produces cross-sectional images of the body by computer reconstruction of x-ray transmission data. The PET subsystem produces images of the distribution of PET radiopharmaceuticals in the patient body (specific radiopharmaceuticals are used for whole body, brain, heart and other organ imaging). Attenuation correction is accomplished by CT AC. The device also provides for list mode, dynamic, and gated acquisitions. Both subsystems (PET and CT) can also be operated independently as fully functional, diagnostic imaging systems including application of the CT scanner as a radiation therapy simulation scanner.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2011-05-31

Posted

2011-09-13

Terminated

2013-02-22

Reason

The firm is conducting a recall/software correction to several of their GEMINI PET/CT X-ray system units in the field. The firm believes that if these software defects were to recur, it could impact the performance of reliability of the these PET/CT system units.

Root cause

Software design

Action

The firm , Philips Healthcare, issued a 'Customer Information Letter' dated August 9, 2011 to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were not required to perform any action. A Philips' Field Service Engineer will visit each customer site and install the necessary software upgrade and Philips will track the progress of the software corrections as they take place. For customers in North America, if you need any further information or support concerning this update, please contact our Customer Care Solutions Center at 1-800-722-9377. Selection option 5 for "All Imaging Systems". Enter your site ID number. If you do not know your site ID, please hold and then select option 5 for "Nuclear Medicine" and finally select option 2 for "PET" support. In all other countries, the local Philips Healthcare office should be contacted at 440-483-3000.

Quantity

7 units were distributed.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: USA including states of: FL, MA, NE, NC, OH, TX, WA and WV; and countries of: France, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, The Netherlands, Spain and Turkey.

Lot, serial or model codes

The recalled system units are identified as follows: Model Number: 882470, and Serial Numbers: 7501, 7503, 7507, 7508, 7011, 7047, and 7174.

510(k) numbers

["K052640"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

JAK

Firm FEI

1525965

Firm city

Cleveland

Firm state

OH

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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