PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

KODAK DirectView DR 9000 System, Catalog Numbers 1966688 (US and Canada) and 8161937 (outside the US and Canada) --- A permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system composed of 3 main components: an operator console, U-Arm assembly with x-ray tube including a collimator, and a stationary generator.

Reported: August 13, 2014 Initiated: May 30, 2014 #Z-2137-2014

Product Description

KODAK DirectView DR 9000 System, Catalog Numbers 1966688 (US and Canada) and 8161937 (outside the US and Canada) --- A permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system composed of 3 main components: an operator console, U-Arm assembly with x-ray tube including a collimator, and a stationary generator.

Reason for Recall

A control system failure may cause the U-Arm to move downward unexpectedly when the Radiology Technologist is positioning the equipment using the "Up" or "Down" control buttons. Downward movement occurs at three times the normal rate of speed and will continue until the device control button is released, the Emergency Stop button is activated or the equipment Bump Sensor contacts an object.

Details

Recalling Firm
Carestream Health Inc.
Units Affected
Domestic: 100 units; Foreign: 46 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, China, Italy, Germany, Greece, Kuwait, Spain, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates.
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
KODAK DirectView DR 9000 System, Catalog Numbers 1966688 (US and Canada) and 8161937 (outside the US and Canada) --- A permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system composed of 3 main components: an operator console, U-Arm assembly with x-ray tube including a collimator, and a stationary generator.. Recalled by Carestream Health Inc.. Units affected: Domestic: 100 units; Foreign: 46 units.
Why was this product recalled?
A control system failure may cause the U-Arm to move downward unexpectedly when the Radiology Technologist is positioning the equipment using the "Up" or "Down" control buttons. Downward movement occurs at three times the normal rate of speed and will continue until the device control button is released, the Emergency Stop button is activated or the equipment Bump Sensor contacts an object.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 13, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2137-2014.