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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

CARESTREAM DRX-EVOLUTION X-Ray System Product Usage: The device is a permanently installed diagnostic X-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging including tomography. The tomography feature is not to be used for imaging pediatric patients.

Reported: September 2, 2015 Initiated: August 7, 2015 #Z-2449-2015

Product Description

CARESTREAM DRX-EVOLUTION X-Ray System Product Usage: The device is a permanently installed diagnostic X-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging including tomography. The tomography feature is not to be used for imaging pediatric patients.

Reason for Recall

Software defect that impacts image alignment when using the automatic stitching option for long length images. The defect could cause stitching inconsistencies which may go undetected on a radiograph.

Details

Recalling Firm
Carestream Health Inc
Units Affected
Domestic: 76 units, Foreign: 160 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and in the countries: Australia, Canada, Chile, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan and Thailand.
Location
Rochester, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
CARESTREAM DRX-EVOLUTION X-Ray System Product Usage: The device is a permanently installed diagnostic X-ray system for general radiographic x-ray imaging including tomography. The tomography feature is not to be used for imaging pediatric patients.. Recalled by Carestream Health Inc. Units affected: Domestic: 76 units, Foreign: 160 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Software defect that impacts image alignment when using the automatic stitching option for long length images. The defect could cause stitching inconsistencies which may go undetected on a radiograph.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on September 2, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2449-2015.