Echelon, Echelon Oval and Oasis MR imaging device systems; one unit per box. The Echelon, Echelon Oval and Oasis MR systems are imaging devices, and are intended to provide the physician with physiological and clinical information, obtained non-invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation. The MR systems produce transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, and curved cross-sectional images that display the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1559-2013) was formally reported on June 26, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 31, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Twinsburg, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 45 system units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Hitachi discovered a software error that can occur when simultaneously scanning a patient while processing images previously acquired from a different patient. The software error can occur randomly. The error causes an … Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including the states of AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, NC, ND, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI. One (1) system unit was also distributed to Mexico.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.