FDA Devices recall · Reported August 29, 2018
Hitachi Scenaria CT system Product Usage: The SCENARIA CT system is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications in patients of all ages. The images can be acquired in either axial, helical, gated or dynamic modes. The volume datasets acquired by the SCENARIA can be post processed by the SCENARIA to provide additional information. Post processing capabilities included in the SCENARIA software include CT angiography (CTA), Multiplanar reconstruct
The firm received a complaint where, during patient positioning, the technologist was adjusting the patient table height and the table failed to stop when the control was released…
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc recalled Hitachi Scenaria CT system Product Usage: The SCENARIA CT system is indicated for hea… - a moderate-severity action.
Hitachi Scenaria CT system Product Usage: The SCENARIA CT system is indicated for hea… was recalled by Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc in August 29, 2018. Reason: The firm received a complaint where, during patient positioning, the technologist was adjusting the patient t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2839-2018 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm received a complaint where, during patient positioning, the technologist was adjusting the patient t….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 1 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- August 29, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2839-2018 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.
Medical Devices recalls over time
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
Hitachi Scenaria CT system Product Usage: The SCENARIA CT system is indicated for head, whole body, cardiac and vascular X-ray Computed Tomography applications in patients of all ages. The images can be acquired in either axial, helical, gated or dynamic modes. The volume datasets acquired by the SCENARIA can be post processed by the SCENARIA to provide additional information. Post processing capabilities included in the SCENARIA software include CT angiography (CTA), Multiplanar reconstruction (MPR) and volume rendering. Volume datasets acquired by the SCENARIA Phase 3 can be transferred to external devices via a DICOM standard interface. The guideShot Option adds a remote in-room display and controls to support interventional imaging. The device output can provide an aid to diagnosis when used by a qualified physician.
Reason for recall
The firm received a complaint where, during patient positioning, the technologist was adjusting the patient table height and the table failed to stop when the control was released and contacted the CT gantry. The problem could not be duplicated at the site, so to avoid further issues while a root cause investigation was pursued, Hitachi choose to add an optional touch sensor to the gantry to add a redundant level of protection. It is conceivable that a patient s extremity may be caught between the tabletop and the gantry surface during uncontrolled motion or that the table contact of the gantry might cause internal damage to the unit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2839-2018 |
| Date reported | August 29, 2018 |
| Date initiated | June 29, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc |
| Firm location | Twinsburg, OH |
| Affected scope | 1 |
| Distribution | US Distribution to one customer in TX. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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