FDA Recall Terminated

eXpertDC intraoral x-ray, models: eXpert DC, NA, 75 Inch reach; eXpert DC, NA, 65 Inch reach; eXpert DC, CN, 55 Inch reach; eXpert DC, WW, 75 Inch reach; eXpert DC, WW, 65 Inch reach; eXpert DC, WW, 55 Inch reach; OEM Arm Assembly w/o cables; Assy, Articulated Arm & Tubehead, eDC; and Assy, Articulated Arm & Tubehead, 765DC Product Usage: intraoral x-ray

Recall: Z-0009-2015 · Initiated August 12, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0009-2015
Event Number
69064
Firm
Gendex Corp
FEI Number
3009212242
Product Code
EHD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 12, 2014
Posted
October 2, 2014
Terminated
March 24, 2017
Address
2800 Crystal Dr, Hatfield, PA, 19440-1944

Description

eXpertDC intraoral x-ray, models: eXpert DC, NA, 75 Inch reach; eXpert DC, NA, 65 Inch reach; eXpert DC, CN, 55 Inch reach; eXpert DC, WW, 75 Inch reach; eXpert DC, WW, 65 Inch reach; eXpert DC, WW, 55 Inch reach; OEM Arm Assembly w/o cables; Assy, Articulated Arm & Tubehead, eDC; and Assy, Articulated Arm & Tubehead, 765DC Product Usage: intraoral x-ray

Reason

Two (2) failures of the spring link components within the articulated arm assembly. The spring links broke during normal assembly process for the articulated arm during first cycle of the arm, prior to the 14lb tube head (full load) being installed onto the assembled articulated arm.

Action

Gendex sent a Recall Notification Letter, dated August 12, 2014 and a second Communication Notification letter on September 22, 2014 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem, and actions to be taken. For questions contact Gendex Customer Service at 1-800-323-8029.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Europe, Canada, Australia, China, Russia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Thailand.

Quantity

651