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Recall of Device Recall Kodak DryView Laser Imaging Film

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
    60736
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 3
  • Event Number
    Z-0746-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-12-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-01-13
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-05-17
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=106330
  • 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
    Film, radiographic - Product Code IWZ
  • Reason
    Kodak dryview dvb film is being recalled because it does not meet the specification for maximum density.
  • Action
    Carestream Health Inc. sent an "URGENT PRODUCT REMOVAL" letter dated December 20, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. The letter instructs customers to identify, segregate, and return any affected product to the firm. A Product Information Form was attached to the letter for customers to complete and return via fax to 541-831-7101. Contact Technical Support at 1-800-328-2910 for questions regarding this notice.

Device

Device Recall Kodak DryView Laser Imaging Film
  • Model / Serial
    Roll 027689-212, slits A/B/C, cartridges 12 - 19 ---  Lot Number: 027689212- A - 012 through -019 ---  Lot Number: 027689212- B - 012 through -019 ---  Lot Number: 027689212- C - 012 through -019
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee and the country of Australia.
  • Product Description
    DVB KODAK DRYVIEW --- 35x43 cm --- 125 SHT --- REF 8723132 --- Made in U.S.A. by Carestream Health, Inc., 150 Verona St, Rochester, New York 14608. || General purpose radiography.
  • Manufacturer
    Carestream Health, Inc.

Manufacturer

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