FDA Devices recall · Reported September 5, 2012
Toshiba CT systems, Asteion and Aquilion, that are equipped with a PC based computer, or to those older systems (SGI based) that received an improved table by an upgrade purchase. This device is designed to produce cross-sectional images of a human body by reconstruction of xray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. These images have been proven to be clinically useful in the diagnosis of spine and head injuries, intracranial tumors, blood clots in the brain,
The systems all have a similar table control board. It has been found that this board may cause the table position to be incorrect if the table cradle is moved manually. This is…
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc recalled Toshiba CT systems, Asteion and Aquilion, that are equipped with a PC based computer, or … - a moderate-severity action.
Toshiba CT systems, Asteion and Aquilion, that are equipped with a PC based computer, or … was recalled by Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc in September 5, 2012. Reason: The systems all have a similar table control board. It has been found that this board may cause the table po…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2266-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The systems all have a similar table control board. It has been found that this board may cause the table po….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 757 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- September 5, 2012
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2266-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Toshiba CT systems, Asteion and Aquilion, that are equipped with a PC based computer, or to those older systems (SGI based) that received an improved table by an upgrade purchase. This device is designed to produce cross-sectional images of a human body by reconstruction of xray transmission data from the same axial plane taken at different angles. These images have been proven to be clinically useful in the diagnosis of spine and head injuries, intracranial tumors, blood clots in the brain, eye trauma, soft tissue lesions in the extremities, gastrointestinal lesions, abdominal and pelvic malignancies, and hepatic metastases. CT is also used to evaluate intestinal obstruction!;, assess intra-abdominal abnormalities and to examine musculoskeletal degeneration. This device employs no intended uses that are not in cleared devices already found in the marketplace.
Reason for recall
The systems all have a similar table control board. It has been found that this board may cause the table position to be incorrect if the table cradle is moved manually. This is referred to as "Free" mode in the operation manuals. If this error does occur it is possible that the patient could be scanned at an incorrect position.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2266-2012 |
| Date reported | September 5, 2012 |
| Date initiated | February 27, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc |
| Firm location | Tustin, CA |
| Affected scope | 757 |
| Distribution | USA ( Nationwide Distribution ) |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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