FDA Recall Terminated

Gendex Dental Systems, Gendex eXpert DC Intraoral X-Ray System; a dental x-ray system; Model 110-0205G1, catalog number EXPERTDC75NA

Recall: Z-1248-2011 · Initiated December 17, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1248-2011
Event Number
57485
Firm
Gendex Dental Systems
FEI Number
3004115000
Product Code
EHD
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Initiated
December 17, 2010
Posted
February 15, 2011
Terminated
February 15, 2011
Address
901 W Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL, 60018-1843

Description

Gendex Dental Systems, Gendex eXpert DC Intraoral X-Ray System; a dental x-ray system; Model 110-0205G1, catalog number EXPERTDC75NA

Reason

The intraoral x-ray systems were installed improperly with incorrect screws which allow the unit to pull away from the wall when the arm is fully extended. This condition may harm the patient.

Action

Gendex sent a Urgent Medical Device Field Correction letter dated December 17, 2010 to the consignee, informing them that the x-ray units were installed with improper sized lag bolts and requesting that they contact Gendex Customer Service at 1-800-323-8029 to complete the field correction.

Distribution

California

Quantity

5 units