# FDA recall Z-0270-2018

> **L3 Security & Detection** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-10-27.

## Product

L3 Security & Detection System Cabinet X-ray system used for security screening of checked airline baggage.

## Reason for recall

L3 has determined in airport environments, there have been several cases where a small air gap has developed where the entrance or exit tunnels meet up with the main x-ray scanner tunnel.  This a gap in x-ray shielding  can result in x-ray emissions that exceed the limit in the federal performance standard for cabinet x-ray systems (see 21 CFR ¿ 1020.40(c)(1)).

## Distribution

USA (nationwide)  Distribution.  Owned and operated by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. Location of individual products is law enforcement sensitive. TSA HQ is located in Crystal City, Virginia.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0270-2018
- **Recalling firm:** L3 Security & Detection
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2017-10-27
- **Report date:** 2018-01-03
- **Termination date:** 2020-02-10

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** FDA Mandated
- **Location:** Woburn, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0270-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0270-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-14 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0270-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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