Events

Recall of Device Recall DRX Revolution Mobile Xray System

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Carestream Health 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
    65586
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0132-2014
  • Event Initiated Date
    2013-06-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2013-11-01
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-05-20
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=119661
  • 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
    System, x-ray, mobile - Product Code IZL
  • Reason
    Carestream health inc. is conducting a recall for the column end cover present on the drx revolution mobile x-ray system due to the cover dislodging from the column.
  • Action
    The firm, Carestream Health Inc., sent a "URGENT: Medical Device Recall" letter dated June 17, 2013 via courier service to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to ensure that there is no opportunity for interference between the End Cover and potential obstructions as the column is descending. Carestream will deploy a field service representative to apply a warning label to the column, and to provide an addendum to the Safety and Regulatory Information manual. Your Carestream service representative will contact you to answer any questions and schedule a visit as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Carestream Customer Care Center at 1-800-328-2910 from 8am through 8pm.

Device

Device Recall DRX Revolution Mobile Xray System
  • Model / Serial
    Serial Numbers: All serial numbers manufactured since inception in June 21, 2012 until June 12, 2013
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, and WV; and countries of: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, and Thailand.
  • Product Description
    DRX Revolution, Catalog #'s 1)1019397, 2) 1023415 (w/ installation warranty, US-only) and 3) 1023423 (w/ parts warranty, US-only). || The device is designed to perform radiographic x-ray examinations on all pediatric and adult patients, in all patient treatment areas
  • Manufacturer
    Carestream Health Inc.

Manufacturer

Carestream Health Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    Carestream Health Inc., 150 Verona St, Rochester NY 14608-1733
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    ONEX Corp
  • Source
    USFDA