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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

0.7/1.2JG326D-265 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-0264-2013

Product Description

0.7/1.2JG326D-265 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
5 units
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Torrance, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
0.7/1.2JG326D-265 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: 5 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-0264-2013.