PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

uEXPLORER PET/CT Diagnostic Imaging System - Product Usage: This system is intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in the detection, localization, diagnosis, staging, restaging, treatment planning and treatment response evaluation for diseases and disorders in, but not limit to, oncology, cardiology and neurology.

Reported: August 19, 2020 Initiated: July 16, 2020 #Z-2799-2020

Product Description

uEXPLORER PET/CT Diagnostic Imaging System - Product Usage: This system is intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in the detection, localization, diagnosis, staging, restaging, treatment planning and treatment response evaluation for diseases and disorders in, but not limit to, oncology, cardiology and neurology.

Reason for Recall

1) 1) Potential intermittent issue may cause image data problems, may lead to artifacts; 2) Potential intermittent scout scanning interruption due to angle signal drift caused by external interference; 3) Metal edge overlap of mylar strip in gantry may create sharp edge. May lead to repeat scanning and abrasions.

Details

Units Affected
1 unit distributed to Texas
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the state of Texas.
Location
Shanghai, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
uEXPLORER PET/CT Diagnostic Imaging System - Product Usage: This system is intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in the detection, localization, diagnosis, staging, restaging, treatment planning and treatment response evaluation for diseases and disorders in, but not limit to, oncology, cardiology and neurology.. Recalled by Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.. Units affected: 1 unit distributed to Texas.
Why was this product recalled?
1) 1) Potential intermittent issue may cause image data problems, may lead to artifacts; 2) Potential intermittent scout scanning interruption due to angle signal drift caused by external interference; 3) Metal edge overlap of mylar strip in gantry may create sharp edge. May lead to repeat scanning and abrasions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 19, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2799-2020.