PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

DRX-Evolution with CSH WS These products are permanently installed diagnostic x-ray systems composed of 4 main components: an operator console, over head tube crane, x-ray tube assembly including a collimator and stationary generator. In addition the device can use an x-ray table and /or wallstand/bucky to complete x-ray exposures. The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.

Reported: January 29, 2014 Initiated: November 25, 2013 #Z-0797-2014

Product Description

DRX-Evolution with CSH WS These products are permanently installed diagnostic x-ray systems composed of 4 main components: an operator console, over head tube crane, x-ray tube assembly including a collimator and stationary generator. In addition the device can use an x-ray table and /or wallstand/bucky to complete x-ray exposures. The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.

Reason for Recall

Carestream Health Inc. has issued a recall for the Carestream DRX-Evolution (FF WS and CSJ WS) and the Kodak DirectView DR 7500 System due to the potential for unexpected device movement.

Details

Recalling Firm
Carestream Health, Inc.
Units Affected
840 units Total (181 units domestically & 659 units internationally)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: CA, CO, FL, GA, IL,IN, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI; and internationally to: Australia Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
DRX-Evolution with CSH WS These products are permanently installed diagnostic x-ray systems composed of 4 main components: an operator console, over head tube crane, x-ray tube assembly including a collimator and stationary generator. In addition the device can use an x-ray table and /or wallstand/bucky to complete x-ray exposures. The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.. Recalled by Carestream Health, Inc.. Units affected: 840 units Total (181 units domestically & 659 units internationally).
Why was this product recalled?
Carestream Health Inc. has issued a recall for the Carestream DRX-Evolution (FF WS and CSJ WS) and the Kodak DirectView DR 7500 System due to the potential for unexpected device movement.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 29, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0797-2014.