Recall of Device Recall TSX301B: AQUILION ONE; System, XRay, Tomography, Computed

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
    61111
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1035-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-01-03
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-02-15
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-04-08
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • 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, Tomography, computed - Product Code JAK
  • Reason
    The recall was initiated because toshiba has confirmed that their is a potential software issue for the tsx-301a aquilon one and the tsx-301b aquilon one.
  • Action
    Toshiba sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter to all affected customers. The letter provided the customers with an explanation of the problem identified and an action to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and fax the attached form to (877) 349-3054. The form can also be sent via email to raffairs@tams.com. Customers with any questions regarding this letter were instructed to call (800) 421-1968 or contact their local Toshiba Representative at (800) 521-1968.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Lot number is not utilized
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Puerto Rico
  • Product Description
    TSX-301B: AQUILION ONE; System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed || Last four of Serial Number: || 2005, 2008, 2010, 2023, 2026, 2034, 2036, 2038, 2048, 2049, 2051, 2052, 2053, 2061, 2063, 2067, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2077, 2080, 2092, 2115, 2116, 2123, 2131, 2133, 2139, 2143, 2148, 2151, 2158, 2161, 2162, 2165, 2167, 2168, 2169, 2170, 2174, 2208, 2211, 2212, 2219, 2220, 2222, 2241, 2253, 2257, 2265, 2275, 2283, 2284, 2291, 2294, 2308, 2311, 2316, 2324, 2328, 2332, 2333, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, 2027, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2035, 2002, 2004. || Aquilion One is a multislice CT system that supports whole body scanning. The system supports simultaneous data aquisition of 320 slices using the Selectable Slice-thickness Multi-row Detector (SSMD). In addition, the high speed rotation mechanism and the reconstruction unit of the system allow quick image acquisition to further improve throughput in CT examinations. Aquilion ONE, Toshiba's top of the line X-ray CT system, is provided with a 7.5 MHU large capacity X-ray tube unit and detector and permits scanning at the high speed per rotation.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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