# FDA recall Z-2799-2020

> **Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-07-16.

## Product

uEXPLORER PET/CT Diagnostic Imaging System - Product Usage: This system is intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in the detection, localization, diagnosis, staging, restaging, treatment planning and treatment response evaluation for diseases and disorders in, but not limit to, oncology, cardiology and neurology.

## Reason for recall

1)	1) Potential intermittent issue may cause image data problems, may lead to artifacts; 2) Potential intermittent scout scanning interruption due to angle signal drift caused by external interference; 3) Metal edge overlap of mylar strip in gantry may create sharp edge. May lead to repeat scanning and abrasions.

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the state of Texas.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-2799-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-07-16
- **Report date:** 2020-08-19
- **Termination date:** 2022-07-07

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Shanghai, N/A, China

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2799-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2799-2020. Retrieved 2026-07-03 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2799-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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