Philips CT systems labeled as the following: 1. Brilliance 16 Power, Model Number: 728240. 2. Brilliance CT 16 Slice, Model Number: 728246. 3. Brilliance CT 6 Slice, Model Number: 728256.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    1. Model Number: 728240; UDI-DI: N/A; Serial Number: 6022. 2. Model Number: 728246; UDI-DI: N/A; Serial Numbers: 5029, 5698, 5834, 6272, 6313, 5307, 5305, 50129, 5286, 50017, 5388, 5424, 5422, 5515, 5497, 5584, 5668, 5624, 5771, 5814, 5872, 5907, 5900, 5928, 5869, 5939, 5944, 5993, 6137, 5411, 6160, 6153, 5504, 6182, 6199, 6209, 6219, 6271, 6302, 6330, 6357, 6358, 6369, 6405, 6343, 6410, 6558, 6490, 6635, 6532, 6590, 6547, 6669, 6691, 6563, 6756, 6755, 6738, 3578, 6776, 260046, 260074, 6752, 50219, 50028, 5412, 5839. 3. Model Number: 728256; UDI-DI: N/A; Serial Numbers: 30117, 3290, 3347, 3664, 3499.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Philips North America Llc
Reason for Recall:
The patient support table (couch) may descend unexpectedly to the lowermost position due to a component (ball screw) misalignment after a replacement.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Philips CT systems labeled as the following: 1. Brilliance 16 Power, Model Number: 728240. 2. Brilliance CT 16 Slice, Model Number: 728246. 3. Brilliance CT 6 Slice, Model Number: 728256.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

1. Model Number: 728240; UDI-DI: N/A; Serial Number: 6022. 2. Model Number: 728246; UDI-DI: N/A; Serial Numbers: 5029, 5698, 5834, 6272, 6313, 5307, 5305, 50129, 5286, 50017, 5388, 5424, 5422, 5515, 5497, 5584, 5668, 5624, 5771, 5814, 5872, 5907, 5900, 5928, 5869, 5939, 5944, 5993, 6137, 5411, 6160, 6153, 5504, 6182, 6199, 6209, 6219, 6271, 6302, 6330, 6357, 6358, 6369, 6405, 6343, 6410, 6558, 6490, 6635, 6532, 6590, 6547, 6669, 6691, 6563, 6756, 6755, 6738, 3578, 6776, 260046, 260074, 6752, 50219, 50028, 5412, 5839. 3. Model Number: 728256; UDI-DI: N/A; Serial Numbers: 30117, 3290, 3347, 3664, 3499.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2596-2025

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