FDA recall Z-0534-2021

Shimadzu Medical Systems · Class II · device

Product

Shimadzu Mobile X-Ray System, MobileDaRt Evolution (MX8 Version), with adjustable handle option, Made in Japan - Product Usage: The device is intended to be used to take a film, CR or general radiography of patients in the hospital who cannot move and/or of outpatients in emergency.

Reason for recall

There is a potential that the adjustable handle option on the X-Ray system may have been installed with improper bolts. This could result in improper driving operation which could lead to harm of individuals around the device.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2020-11-09
Report date
2020-12-16
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Torrance, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0534-2021