Philips North America is recalling 55 Incisive CT systems in the United States (and 1,029 internationally) because the Patient Interface Monitor (PIM) cable may fail. Frequent plugging and unplugging of the cable can cause the internal wires to disconnect from their welding points, leading to an intermittent loss of the ECG signal. If the signal is lost during a medical procedure, doctors may be forced to rescan the patient or experience critical delays in diagnosis during clinical emergencies. This recall affects Model Numbers 728144 and 728143 configured with the specific PIM cable part number 459801179871.
The mechanical stress of daily operation causes the cable connector to detach from its internal welding point, resulting in a loss of the electrocardiogram (ECG) data stream. This failure disrupts heart monitoring during imaging, which can lead to unnecessary radiation exposure from rescanning or delayed medical intervention during life-threatening emergencies.
Manufacturer initiated notification and technical support.
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