PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

0.7U163CS-36 In combination with below systems MUX-100H, MUX-100D, MobileArt Evolution Brand Name: MUX-100H. Classification Name: Mobile x-ray system. Device Model#MUX-100H. Product Usage: The device is a mobile X-ray system in order to take general radiography of patients in the hospital who cannot move and/or of outpatients in emergency.

Reported: November 14, 2012 Initiated: October 28, 2011 #Z-0262-2013

Product Description

0.7U163CS-36 In combination with below systems MUX-100H, MUX-100D, MobileArt Evolution Brand Name: MUX-100H. Classification Name: Mobile x-ray system. Device Model#MUX-100H. Product Usage: The device is a mobile X-ray system in order to take general radiography of patients in the hospital who cannot move and/or of outpatients in emergency.

Reason for Recall

Shimadzu is recalling Diagnostic X-ray Beam-Limiting Device, Mobile x-ray system and Diagnostic x-ray tube assembly because they do not comply with the Product Performance Standards, 21CFR 1020.30 (m) Beam quality --(1) Half-value layer (HVL), which was revised in 2006. Certain devices might not comply with the requirements for them in some x-ray generating condition after the revision in 2006.

Details

Recalling Firm
Shimadzu Medical Systems
Units Affected
288 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Torrance, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
0.7U163CS-36 In combination with below systems MUX-100H, MUX-100D, MobileArt Evolution Brand Name: MUX-100H. Classification Name: Mobile x-ray system. Device Model#MUX-100H. Product Usage: The device is a mobile X-ray system in order to take general radiography of patients in the hospital who cannot move and/or of outpatients in emergency.. Recalled by Shimadzu Medical Systems. Units affected: 288 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Shimadzu is recalling Diagnostic X-ray Beam-Limiting Device, Mobile x-ray system and Diagnostic x-ray tube assembly because they do not comply with the Product Performance Standards, 21CFR 1020.30 (m) Beam quality --(1) Half-value layer (HVL), which was revised in 2006. Certain devices might not comply with the requirements for them in some x-ray generating condition after the revision in 2006.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 14, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0262-2013.