FDA Recall Terminated

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: Z-1585-2016 · Initiated March 31, 2016

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

Reason

Report of unintentional movement of table to reverse tilting.

Action

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.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

185 units