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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Sonialvision Safire II, Model #: DAR-8000f Product Usage: This angiographic x-ray system device intended to be used for the radiography in the hospital with X-ray devices. This device is operated and used by the physicians and X-ray technologist. The object of this device is total patient population.

Reported: June 20, 2018 Initiated: January 12, 2018 #Z-2060-2018

Product Description

Sonialvision Safire II, Model #: DAR-8000f Product Usage: This angiographic x-ray system device intended to be used for the radiography in the hospital with X-ray devices. This device is operated and used by the physicians and X-ray technologist. The object of this device is total patient population.

Reason for Recall

When selecting serial radiography with a pulse rate of 7.5fps (including selecting a preset or changing the pulse rate using a temporary edit function) it was observed the indicated "irradiation time" on the X-ray Generator Console, as well as the "integral dose" on the external console of fluoroscopy, were reset to 0. There has been one report of this event.

Details

Recalling Firm
Shimadzu Medical Systems
Units Affected
17
Distribution
US Nationwide in the states of IL, WA, MI, TX, AZ, CA, LA, FL, SC, and NJ.
Location
Torrance, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Sonialvision Safire II, Model #: DAR-8000f Product Usage: This angiographic x-ray system device intended to be used for the radiography in the hospital with X-ray devices. This device is operated and used by the physicians and X-ray technologist. The object of this device is total patient population.. Recalled by Shimadzu Medical Systems. Units affected: 17.
Why was this product recalled?
When selecting serial radiography with a pulse rate of 7.5fps (including selecting a preset or changing the pulse rate using a temporary edit function) it was observed the indicated "irradiation time" on the X-ray Generator Console, as well as the "integral dose" on the external console of fluoroscopy, were reset to 0. There has been one report of this event.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 20, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2060-2018.