Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 18335 |
| Brand Name: | Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for Philips CT / Advanced Molecular Imaging Systems |
| Model: | BrightView X / XCT, Cardio MD, Forte, Gemini TF/ GXl (6 slice) / TF Astonish / 16 Power / GXL / TF 64 w/ TOF Performance, Precedence, Brilliance CT 16 Slice Air / 64 Channel / Big Bore / iCT / iCT - BETA TEST SYSTEM / iCT SP, Ingenuity CT / Core / Core128 |
| Affected: | All units |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Philips New Zealand Commercial Limited Level 3 123 Carlton Gore Road Newmarket AUCKLAND 1023 |
| Contact Information: | 0800 251 400 |
| Manufacturer: | Philips Medical Systems |
| Issue: | Philips has become aware of UPS device failures that resulted in leaking of electrolyte (sulfuric acid), overheating and/or emission of fumes. Analysis has identified that these failures are most likely due to batteries within the UPS devices being held in service beyond their usable service life - typically three to five years |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Manufacturer to issue advice regarding use |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 9/4/2015 |
