Events

Recall of PC-1000/LASER 1000

According to Health Canada (via FOI), this recall involved a device in Canada that was produced by PANORAMIC RENTAL CORPORATION.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    88090
  • Event Risk Class
    II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-12-03
  • Event Country
    Canada
  • Event Source
    HC
  • Notes / Alerts
    Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Canada.
  • Extra notes in the data
  • Reason
    The recall relates to a potential problem with the jackscrew and nut assemblies on some panoramic x-ray model pc-1000 units. in some units the jackscrew and nut assemblies may not have been adequately lubricated during assembly which may result in excessive wear and the assemblies may slip. signs of excessive wear may include unusual noise or hesitation or interference with smooth operation while the unit is moving up or down.

Device

PC-1000/LASER 1000
  • Model / Serial
    Model Catalog: PC-1000/LASER1000 (Lot serial: 6001 to 13885); Model Catalog: PC-1000 (Lot serial: 6001 to 13885)
  • Product Description
    PC-1000/LASER 1000
  • Manufacturer
    PANORAMIC RENTAL CORPORATION

Manufacturer

PANORAMIC RENTAL CORPORATION