Events

Recall of Device Recall DRAD3000E Radrexi Xray System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc.

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
    61010
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0941-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-12-29
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-02-02
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2014-03-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=107036
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Solid state x-ray imager (flat panel/digital imager) - Product Code MQB
  • Reason
    It has been found that some of the starter cables used for x-ray tube high speed rotation are not sufficiently durable.
  • Action
    The recall notification titled "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION", was sent on 12/29/11 to customers via certified mail. The letter informed the customer of an issue with the starter cable used for high speed rotation on the Radrex X-Ray System. The letter also informs customers of the corrective measures: a replacement cable will be installed on your system to prevent this issue from occurring. An 800 number was provided for any questions regarding the letter.

Device

Device Recall DRAD3000E Radrexi Xray System
  • Model / Serial
    Lot number is not utilized. Serial numbers of the following:  U2A0892009, U2A08X2010, U2A08X2011, U2A08Y2012, U2A08Z2013, U2A08Z2014, U2A0912015, U2A0912016, U2A0922017, U2A0942019, U2A0942020, U2A0942021, U2A0952022, U2A0952023, U2A0972024, U2A0972025, U2A0982026, U2B09X2027, U2B09Y2028, U2B09Y2029,  U2B09Z2030, U2B1042031, U2B1042032, U2C1052033, U2C1062034, U4A0982001, U4A0982002, U4A0992003, U4A09X2004, U4A09Z2005, U4A09Z2006, U4A09Z2007, U4A1022009, U4B1022010, U4B1032011, U4B1052012, U4B1052013, U4B1062014, U6A0972001 and U4B1012008.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Class II Recall - Nationwide Distribution (USA) - Including the states of VA, IL, CA, PA, TN, OH, LA, TX, OK, AR, AZ, MS, WV, TN, WI, NJ, MN, NY, IA, FL, and Washington D.C.
  • Product Description
    DRAD-3000E: Radrex-i X-ray is a general purpose X-ray System. Labeling reads in part "TOSHIBA***DIGITAL RADIOGRAPHY SYSTEM RADREX-i DRAD-3000E Systems Data No. MSDXR0144EA***"
  • Manufacturer
    Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

Manufacturer

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc, 2441 Michelle Dr, P.O. Box 2068, Tustin CA 92781-2068
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Canon Inc
  • Source
    USFDA