X-Ray Diagnostic Table, Model No. YSF-300 Use in combination with an X-ray high voltage generator, an X-ray tube unit, an Image intensifier and X-ray television unit, this table is applied for the following X-ray examinations: -X-ray T.V. fluoroscopy -Spot-filming -Bucky radiography
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1585-2016
- Event Number
- 73745
- Firm
- Shimadzu Medical Systems
- FEI Number
- 1000125362
- Product Code
- IXR
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Device Design
- Initiated
- March 31, 2016
- Posted
- April 28, 2016
- Terminated
- January 2, 2017
- Address
- 20101 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA, 90502-1328
Description
X-Ray Diagnostic Table, Model No. YSF-300 Use in combination with an X-ray high voltage generator, an X-ray tube unit, an Image intensifier and X-ray television unit, this table is applied for the following X-ray examinations: -X-ray T.V. fluoroscopy -Spot-filming -Bucky radiography
Report of unintentional movement of table to reverse tilting.
Shimadzu sent an Urgent Voluntary Medical Device Recall Notice to all affected customers on April 8, 2016. Shimadzu Corporation has identified a potential issue in the Shimadzu X-ray Diagnostic Table. The letter informs the customers of the problems identified and the actions to be taken. Customers with questions or concerns are instructed to contacted Shimadzu National Technical Support at (800) 228-1429. Shimadzu will send out an updated customer notification letter to inform customers that the liquid penetration may cause an electrical short circuit, causing the table to unintentionally tilt in reverse. If this unintentional reverse tilting occurs, there is a potential risk of injury to the patient and/or the user. For questions regarding this recall call 310-217-8855, ext 139.
Nationwide Distribution
185 units