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FDA Device recall Z-0216-2020

Forte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioi…

On 2019-11-13 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Forte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioi… by Philips Medical Systems Cleveland, citing an issue with the Detector for the Forte Family of cameras may result in either detector 1 or detector 2 falling unimpeded vertically to the end stops of its travel limit.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0216-2020
ClassificationClass I
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-09-19
Published2019-11-13
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyPhilips Medical Systems Cleveland
DistributionUS

Product

Forte Gamma Camera System is intended to produce images depicting the anatomical distribution of single-photon and positron-emitting radioisotopes within the body for interpretation by medical personnel.

Reason

An issue with the Detector for the Forte Family of cameras may result in either detector 1 or detector 2 falling unimpeded vertically to the end stops of its travel limit.

Identifiers

code_infoSystem Code: 889456 System Serial Number: 24

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0216-2020%22

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