Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Philips Medical Systems Model: CT 5300 recall: Issue 1: The potential for unintentional continued gantry/couch movement

Recall published 12 months ago

Issue 1: The potential for unintentional continued gantry/couch movement when a specific button series is used requiring use of manual stop. Issue 2. When performing a helical/Axial scan with ORI (Dose Right index)/ DOM (Dose Modulation), the WED (Water Equivalent Diameter) value might set itself to zero, and this may lead to an insufficient dose setting after the surview. If operator misses the insufficient dose and the WED value in User Interface and continues with the subsequent helical/Axial scans, then the obtained images will be noisy due to low dose setting. Issue 3: Due to a software failure, the ECG wave file is not saved. As a result, the cardiac offline image reconstruction fails due to the missing ECG wave file, and the user might rescan the patient. Issue 4: This issue is software fault in which the patient orientation will be changed to NULL under specific random scenarios resulting in radiation being delivered from the wrong orientation (surview scan) or in the wrong position (clinical scan) and will generate incorrect and undiagnosable surview/clinical images. Patients may be rescanned for surview and/or clinical images. Issue 5: During scanning, the preview image display is not consistent, the images are not arriving at a fixed rate, skipping images from time to time during scanning. The obtained images might not support making the clinical diagnosis and the user might decide to re-scan the patient. Issue 6: If a user presses the left and middle/right mouse buttons together or afterwards in a short time, both commands are executed and an incorrect auto ROI is created. This ROI coordinates won t be assigned as the object is empty. As a result, the threshold of contrast level will not be reached in the UI and this will prevent the system from automatically triggering the subsequent clinical scan. There is potential safety risk identified for additionally tracker shots and/or rescan of a patient when the clinical scan is not triggered. This issue only affects the manual ROI process.

The hazard: Device safety concern

The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

What the notice says: Issue 1: The potential for unintentional continued gantry/couch movement when a specific button series is used requiring use of manual stop. Issue 2. When performing a helical/Axial scan with ORI (Dose Right index)/ DOM (Dose Modulation), the WED (Water Equivalent Diameter) value might set itself to zero, and this may lead to an insufficient dose setting after the surview. If operator misses the insufficient dose and the WED value in User Interface and continues with the subsequent helical/Axial scans, then the obtained images will be noisy due to low dose setting. Issue 3: Due to a software failure, the ECG wave file is not saved. As a result, the cardiac offline image reconstruction fails due to the missing ECG wave file, and the user might rescan the patient. Issue 4: This issue is software fault in which the patient orientation will be changed to NULL under specific random scenarios…

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0376-2026
Published
November 5, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Philips Medical Systems
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
165 units
Distribution
Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Product Code (REF): 728285; UDI-DI: 00884838113237; Serial Numbers: 800031, 800073, 800070, 35064, 35056, 35043, 35029, 800084, 800083, 800076, 800063, 800058, 800048, 800040, 800039, 800038, 800034, 800033, 800028, 800026, 800021, 800018, 800015, 800011, 800010, 800078, 800071, 35078, 35068, 35048, 35036, 800023, 800008, 800004, 800001, 35073, 35069, 35067, 35058, 35051, 35044, 35034, 35031, 35027, 35019, 35015, 35009, 35001, 800065, 35062, 35042, 35040, 35022, 35016, 35059, 800081, 800062, 800003, 35081, 35065, 35061, 35057, 35053, 35052, 35045, 35041, 35035, 35008, 800005, 35006, 800041, 35080, 800056, 35070, 35033, 35021, 800079, 800077, 800069, 800055, 800054, 800053, 800052, 800007, 800002, 35079, 35071, 35063, 35055, 35046, 35017, 35011, 35007, 35002, 800075, 800045, 800044, 800043, 800029, 800027, 800025, 800024, 800016, 800013, 800009, 800051, 800042, 800061, 800046, 800030, 800019, 800014, 800006, 800074, 800066, 35054, 35018, 800060, 800059, 800072, 35032, 35023, 35003, 800080, 800047, 35039, 35038, 35004, 76001, 35077, 35066, 35060, 35030, 35025, 35013, 35012, 35010, 35037, 35082, 35072, 35005, 35026, 800057, 800067, 800037, 800036, 800032, 800020, 35076, 35075, 35074, 35050, 35049, 35047, 35028, 35024, 35020, 35014, 800050, 800049, 800082, 800064, 800022, 800017, 800012;
UPC codes
00884838113237

Products covered by this recall

Model: CT 5300; Product Code (REF): 728285; Software Versions: 5.1.0.X & 5.1.1.X;

Check your product

The notice names 8 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 00884838113237

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • CT 5300

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • 800031
  • 800073
  • 800070
  • 35064
  • 35056
  • 350

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Philips Medical Systems — The manufacturer or the FDA identified a problem with this device. The model, lot and catalogue numbers are what define the scope.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Who pays for a device recall

The manufacturer funds the remedy. The practical question is usually which link in the chain executes it.

  • If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.
  • Ask for written confirmation that the remedy was applied to your serial number. That is what an insurer or a future clinician will want to see.
  • If you bought it yourself online or from a pharmacy, go to the manufacturer’s recall page rather than the retailer; device claims are handled centrally.
  • Where the remedy is a software update, there is nothing to claim, but do confirm the version changed afterwards.

Company contact: PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS — 222 Jacobs St, Cambridge, MA, 02141-2289

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Philips Medical Systems medical devices recalled?

Issue 1: The potential for unintentional continued gantry/couch movement when a specific button series is used requiring use of manual stop. Issue 2. When performing a helical/Axial scan with ORI (Dose Right index)/ DOM (Dose Modulation), the WED (Water Equivalent Diameter) value might set itself to zero, and this may lead to an insufficient dose setting after the surview. If operator misses the insufficient dose and the WED value in User Interface and continues with the subsequent helical/Axial scans, then the obtained images will be noisy due to low dose setting. Issue 3: Due to a software…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 00884838113237; model number CT 5300. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

If a clinic fitted or supplied the device, start there — they hold the serial-number records the manufacturer needs.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio and others.

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