FDA Recall Terminated

CR MD1.0 General Set, x-ray imager image plate. CR 10-X Image Plate 35CM X 43CM. An image plate, contained in an X-Ray cassette, used to capture images from X-Ray exposures. The cassette with the image plate, once exposed, is inserted in the Agfa Digitizer CR 10-X where the image plate is taken out of the cassette and then scanned so that the scanned image can be displayed for viewing.

Recall: Z-0970-2013 · Initiated February 7, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0970-2013
Event Number
64529
Firm
AGFA Corp.
FEI Number
3001236302
Product Code
MQB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
February 7, 2013
Posted
March 19, 2013
Terminated
June 6, 2013
Address
10 S Academy St, Greenville, SC, 29601-2632

Description

CR MD1.0 General Set, x-ray imager image plate. CR 10-X Image Plate 35CM X 43CM. An image plate, contained in an X-Ray cassette, used to capture images from X-Ray exposures. The cassette with the image plate, once exposed, is inserted in the Agfa Digitizer CR 10-X where the image plate is taken out of the cassette and then scanned so that the scanned image can be displayed for viewing.

Reason

The cassettes were shipped with the wrong IP (image plate) size bar code.

Action

On February 7, 2013, AGFA called dealers involved to alert them of the safety issue. Also, an 'URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE" letter dated February 26, 2013 was sent to the customers. The letter described the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were requested to check their inventories for the affected product and block any identified product within their inventory. Customers were instructed to complete the attached Feedback form and return via FAX or email. For questions call 877-777-2432 Prompt 5.

Distribution

USA Nationwide Distribution including the states of: AL, CA, FL, IN, MN, NE, NV, OH, SC and UT.

Quantity

17