Philips Medical Systems is recalling approximately 211 Spectral CT 7500 and Spectral CT on Rails imaging systems due to a software defect. In version 5.0 and 5.1.0.X, a software issue can cause all captured medical images to be incorrectly labeled. This defect affects 34 units in the United States and 177 units internationally. Because the images may not correctly identify the patient or the clinical data, there is a significant risk that a patient could receive a misdiagnosis or undergo an incorrect medical treatment. Philips initiated this recall via notification letters to affected facilities in December 2023.
The software error incorrectly labels patient images, which can lead doctors to make medical decisions based on the wrong data. This poses a risk of misdiagnosis and subsequent incorrect or unnecessary medical treatments.
Software correction and technical guidance
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