Events

Recall of Device Recall Ultimax Digital Fluoroscopic 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
    77679
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-3070-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-03-15
  • 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=157489
  • 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
    Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
  • Reason
    The issue was identified as a firmware problem with the generator.
  • Action
    Toshiba America Medical Systems ( TAMS) will bring the defect into Compliance: 1.You will issue a Customer Notification Letter to make customers aware of the hazards, what measures will be taken to remedy the defect at no cost to the user, and how to safely use the equipment before corrections can be made. 2.You will install modified firmware on the systems to correct the defect and prevent recurrence. 3.You will provide progress reports on the effectiveness of the plan. For further questions, please call (714) 730-5000.

Device

Device Recall Ultimax Digital Fluoroscopic XRay System
  • Model / Serial
    Ser. No. U1A1692606
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution to the states of : LA, AR, IA, TX, IL, MN. MS, NJ, WV, SC, LA, WY, NC and CA.
  • Product Description
    Toshiba America Medical Systems Ultimax Digital Fluoroscopic X-Ray System Model: DREX-UI80 || Ultimax is intended for gastrointestinal studies, vascular studies, general radiography, and fluoroscopy. The system has medical applications ranging from but not limited to: contrast-enhanced studies, support of endoscopic studies, nonvascular contrast-enhanced studies, nonvascular IVR, vascular contrast-enhanced studies support of vascular NR, and general radiography.
  • 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