FDA Recall Terminated

KODAK DirectView DR 7100 System, Catalog # 133-6049. This is a digital radiology system. The major components are: operator console; digital imaging capture device; tilting table with floating top; ceiling-mounted x-ray tube; x-ray generator timing and distribution unit.

Recall: Z-0274-06 · Initiated October 20, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0274-06
Event Number
33931
Firm
Eastman Kodak Co
FEI Number
1315356
Product Code
KPR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 20, 2005
Posted
December 8, 2005
Terminated
December 30, 2005
Address
343 State St, Rochester, NY, 14650

Description

KODAK DirectView DR 7100 System, Catalog # 133-6049. This is a digital radiology system. The major components are: operator console; digital imaging capture device; tilting table with floating top; ceiling-mounted x-ray tube; x-ray generator timing and distribution unit.

Reason

Potential weld defect in the Overhead Tube Support assembly which connects the tube assembly to the telescoping arm. This could cause the tube assembly to fall, injuring anyone near the unit.

Action

Letters dated 10/20/2005 were hand carried by Kodak Field Service Reps. Kodak Field Engineers inspected units and found the two defective units (both in China).

Distribution

DOMESTIC: 12 units shipped to 12 medical facilities in FL, KY, MI, NY, OH, PA, and SC. FOREIGN: 12 units shipped to 7 hospitals in China, 1 warehouse in China; 1in the possession of Chinese Customs (government); and 1 is in a warehouse in Russia.

Quantity

3