FDA Recall Terminated

Samsung GM85 Mobile Digital X-ray Imaging System Product Usage: The GM85 Digital X-ray imaging System is intended for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy by a qualified/trained doctor or technician. This device is not intended for mammographic applications

Recall: Z-1691-2019 · Initiated May 6, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1691-2019
Event Number
82862
Firm
NeuroLogica Corporation
FEI Number
3004938766
Product Code
IZL
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
May 6, 2019
Terminated
June 10, 2020
Address
14 Electronics Ave, Danvers, MA, 01923-1011

Description

Samsung GM85 Mobile Digital X-ray Imaging System Product Usage: The GM85 Digital X-ray imaging System is intended for use in generating radiographic images of human anatomy by a qualified/trained doctor or technician. This device is not intended for mammographic applications

Reason

Potential issue related to the operation of the safety latch within the column that supports the arm due to a possibility of potential bodily harm due to a fall of the arm in an unlikely event that the column wire breaks.

Action

NeuroLogica Corporation, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics issued Medical Device Correction Notice on 05/06/19 advising users of the problem, health risk and action to take: Service engineers will correct all affected devices free of charge and contact you to arrange for the correction. All corrections in the field will be completed by September, 2019. Users may continue to use the GM85 system. This notice needs to be passed on all those who need to be aware within your organization or to any organization where the potentially affected devices have been transferred.If you need any further information or have any concerns with this issue then please contact your local representative

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

288 systems