Events

Recall of Device Recall INFX8000F Fluoroscopic XRay Systems

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
    79153
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0842-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-12-29
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=161449
  • 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
    Peripheral electromagnetic field (pemf) to aid wound healing - Product Code MBQ
  • Reason
    During an examination a device error occurred and the ceiling drive operation was disabled. it was found that the fastening bolts of the driving portion of the ceiling drive loosened cause the error.
  • Action
    A recall notification letter was sent to affected consignees on 12/29/2017. The following information was included in the notification letter: Should this problem occur prior to the above corrective action and in the middle of a clinical case, you will be able continue the case tentatively. The x-ray emissions will be still available and the inhibited ceiling support device can be overridden by pressing the override switch on the left side of the operation console. If any abnormalities are found during use, please stop using your system and contact your Toshiba service representative. Please share this information with all users and reviewing radiologist as well as clinical engineering and the biomedical group at your facility.

Device

Device Recall INFX8000F Fluoroscopic XRay Systems
  • Model / Serial
    Serial Numbers:  AHA1592004, AGB1482001, AHA1482001, AGA1492002, AHA14Z2002, AGA1552003, UUB13Y2039, AHA15Y2005, AHA1612006, AHB1662007, AGB1682004, AGB1692005, AGB16Z2006, AHB1712008, AHB1712009, AGB1712007, AHA1582003
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    3
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    United States
  • Product Description
    INFX-8000F Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems
  • Manufacturer
    Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc

Manufacturer

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc, PO Box 2068, 2441 Michelle Dr, Tustin CA 92780-7047
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Canon Inc
  • Source
    USFDA