Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported September 12, 2012
On July 27, 2012, it was reported to the firm that the Siemens 3T 15ch Knee Coil was not functional because the coil identification code for the device was incorrect.
Quality Electrodynamics LLC recalled TxRx Knee 15 Coil 3T. For use in conjunction with magnetic resonance scanners to produ… - a moderate-severity action.
TxRx Knee 15 Coil 3T. For use in conjunction with magnetic resonance scanners to produ… was recalled by Quality Electrodynamics LLC in September 12, 2012. Reason: On July 27, 2012, it was reported to the firm that the Siemens 3T 15ch Knee Coil was not functional because t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2314-2012 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Quality Electrodynamics LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-On July 27, 2012, it was reported to the firm that the Siemens 3T 15ch Knee Coil was not functional because t….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2314-2012 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2314-2012) was formally reported on September 12, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 27, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Quality Electrodynamics LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Mayfield Village, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 17 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: On July 27, 2012, it was reported to the firm that the Siemens 3T 15ch Knee Coil was not functional because the coil identification code for the device was incorrect. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide): Tennessee only and country of: Germany. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
17 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
TxRx Knee 15 Coil 3T. For use in conjunction with magnetic resonance scanners to produce diagnostic images of the knee that can be interpreted by a trained physician.
On July 27, 2012, it was reported to the firm that the Siemens 3T 15ch Knee Coil was not functional because the coil identification code for the device was incorrect.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2314-2012 |
| Date reported | September 12, 2012 |
| Date initiated | July 27, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Quality Electrodynamics LLC |
| Firm location | Mayfield Village, OH |
| Affected scope | 17 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide): Tennessee only and country of: Germany |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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