FDA Recall Open, Classified

Digital Angiography System Shimadzu Trinias Generator Model: D150GC-40

Recall: Z-0655-2022 · Initiated December 16, 2021

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0655-2022
Event Number
89253
Firm
Shimadzu Medical Systems
FEI Number
1000125362
Product Code
OWB
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
December 16, 2021
Address
20101 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA, 90502-1328

Description

Digital Angiography System Shimadzu Trinias Generator Model: D150GC-40

Reason

Due to the inadequate adjusting criteria in installation, the system generator on two Digital Angiography Systems, the irradiated x-ray may exceed the x-ray radiation dose rate in fluoroscopic mode.

Action

On 12/13/2021, the firm sent an "Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall Notice" to distributors who hand-delivered to customers informing them that there is a potential issue with the adjustment procedure for the calibration of the x-ray generators for the Digital Angiography Systems and occurs during the calibration of the fluoroscopic mode which could cause x-ray radiation dose rate to exceed regulation and/or standards. Customers are instructed to: -Check their systems for the affected generators. -Contact their distributor to schedule a system update and calibration. -If customers feel there are any issues with their system, they are asked to discontinue use of the system and contact their local service providers. The Recalling Firm has identified that affected units and have informed the authorized service representatives. The authorized servicers should be contacting customers to schedule time to implement the corrective action (update and calibrate). Customers can contact the Recalling Firm's National Technical Support at: Toll Free: (844)487-2767 available 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday On 01/07/2022, an updated "Urgent: Voluntary Medical Device Recall Letter" will be communicated to customer to provide additional instruction on how to identify an issue with their system which would indicated to cease using until the system has been corrected.

Distribution

U.S.: CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX and WA O.U.S.: Not provided.

Quantity

28 systems