BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    DRX-Evolution with FF WS These products are permanently installed diagnostic x-ray systems composed of 4 main components: an operator console, over head tube crane, x-ray tube assembly including a collimator and stationary generator. In addition the device can use an x-ray table and /or wallstand/bucky to complete x-ray exposures. The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.

    Recall: Z-0796-2014 · Initiated November 25, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0796-2014
    Event Number
    67047
    Firm
    Carestream Health, Inc.
    FEI Number
    1317307
    Product Code
    IZL
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    November 25, 2013
    Posted
    January 21, 2014
    Terminated
    June 30, 2016
    Address
    1049 Ridge Rd, W Rochester, NY, 14615-2731

    Description

    DRX-Evolution with FF WS These products are permanently installed diagnostic x-ray systems composed of 4 main components: an operator console, over head tube crane, x-ray tube assembly including a collimator and stationary generator. In addition the device can use an x-ray table and /or wallstand/bucky to complete x-ray exposures. The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.

    Reason

    Carestream Health Inc. has issued a recall for the Carestream DRX-Evolution (FF WS and CSJ WS) and the Kodak DirectView DR 7500 System due to the potential for unexpected device movement.

    Action

    The firm, Carestream Health Inc, sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Recall" notice dated November 20, 2013 to their customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed that the Emergency Stop (E-Stop) button be used on the motorized FF WS and CSH WS Buckys for any observed uncontrolled movement as indicated in the user guide. If this movement is observed, please notify Carestream Health, and Carestream will schedule a site visit to resolve the problem. In addition, Carestream Health Inc. will apply a label(s) indicating the location of the E-stop button for customers using the FF WS. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Carestream Customer Care Center in the U.S. at 1-800-328-2910.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) including states of: CA, CO, FL, GA, IL,IN, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI; and internationally to: Australia Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

    Quantity

    675 units Total (145 units domestically & 530 units internationally)