FDA Recall Terminated

R-30H , Diagnostic X-Ray Beam-Limiting Device. In combination with any of below X-ray tubes 0.6/1.2P364DK-85, 0.6/1.2P324DK-125, 0.6/1.2P324DK-85, 0.6/1.2P38DE-85 Device Model # R-30H. Subsequent Product Code: IZX Product Usage: The device is the beam-limiting device for X-ray Radiography.

Recall: Z-0260-2013 · Initiated October 28, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0260-2013
Event Number
62271
Firm
Shimadzu Medical Systems
FEI Number
1000125362
Product Code
IZW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
October 28, 2011
Posted
November 8, 2012
Terminated
July 26, 2016
Address
20101 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA, 90502-1328

Description

R-30H , Diagnostic X-Ray Beam-Limiting Device. In combination with any of below X-ray tubes 0.6/1.2P364DK-85, 0.6/1.2P324DK-125, 0.6/1.2P324DK-85, 0.6/1.2P38DE-85 Device Model # R-30H. Subsequent Product Code: IZX Product Usage: The device is the beam-limiting device for X-ray Radiography.

Reason

Shimadzu is recalling Diagnostic X-ray Beam-Limiting Device, Mobile x-ray system and Diagnostic x-ray tube assembly because they do not comply with the Product Performance Standards, 21CFR 1020.30 (m) Beam quality --(1) Half-value layer (HVL), which was revised in 2006. Certain devices might not comply with the requirements for them in some x-ray generating condition after the revision in 2006.

Action

Shimadzu sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall - Field Safety Notice letters dated September 19, 2012 to all the affected customers. The letter identifed the description of non-compliance, how to identify the affected products, corrective action plan by Shimadzu and actions to be taken customers. Customers were instructed to contact their local Shimadzu representative or contact Shimadzu National Technical Support at Shimadzu Medical Systems National Technical Support (800) 228-1429.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

665 units