FDA recall Z-0766-2020

Villa Sistemi Medicali S.P.A. · Class II · device

Product

Apollo EZ, Model Number 9784152036 - Product Usage: The Apollo EZ remote-controlled table is X-ray equipment that can be used to perform general radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations. The system is a fixed position type. The movements of the table and tube support are motorized and remote-controlled. Medical purpose is the diagnosis, visualization and documentation of various human diseases or injuries.

Reason for recall

An amendment to the IFU and Service Manual is being issued to prescribe the replacement of the angulation chain after 8 years of service of the of the unit. After testing, it was found that due to metal fatigue under sever workload conditions, the angulation chain might fail before the expected lifetime of 10 years.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, and Puerto Rico.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2019-11-04
Report date
2020-01-08
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Buccinasco, N/A, Italy

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0766-2020