FDA Recall Terminated

MEXL-3010/A5- Vantage Titan 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging System Product Usage: Vantage Titan 3T (MRT-3010, M-Power V3.5) is an open-bore 3T MRI system that permits outstanding image quality without compromising on features or performance. Vantage Titan 3T combines the features of Atlas technology with Open-Bore technology, making patient comfort a priority. To offer an enhanced level of performance, we are crossing over to Toshibas new 3T Conform Technology. Vantage Titan 3T features a patient aperture of 71 cm and Pianissimo noise reduction technology. It comes with a new, fully functional, state-of-the-art interface designed for ease of use.

Recall: Z-2135-2016 · Initiated April 14, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2135-2016
Event Number
74454
Firm
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
FEI Number
2020563
Product Code
LNH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 14, 2016
Posted
July 6, 2016
Terminated
March 30, 2017
Address
2441 Michelle Dr PO Box 2068, Tustin, CA, 92780-7047

Description

MEXL-3010/A5- Vantage Titan 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging System Product Usage: Vantage Titan 3T (MRT-3010, M-Power V3.5) is an open-bore 3T MRI system that permits outstanding image quality without compromising on features or performance. Vantage Titan 3T combines the features of Atlas technology with Open-Bore technology, making patient comfort a priority. To offer an enhanced level of performance, we are crossing over to Toshibas new 3T Conform Technology. Vantage Titan 3T features a patient aperture of 71 cm and Pianissimo noise reduction technology. It comes with a new, fully functional, state-of-the-art interface designed for ease of use.

Reason

A potential problem associated to the gradient coil (ASGC) in the Titan 3T MRI System.

Action

An Urgent Medical Device Notification letter was sent to customers to alert them to a potential problem associated to the gradient coil (ASGC) in the Titan 3T MRI System. The letter informs the customers of the problem identify and the corrective action. Customers are informed that their Toshiba service representative will contact them for an appointment to install the modified software on their system when it becomes available. Customers are instructed to complete the attached customer response form and fax it to the toll-free number shown at the top of the form; sent via email to [email protected]. Customers with any questions are instructed to contact Paul Biggins at (800) 421-1968 or to contact their local Toshiba representative at (800) 521-1968.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

33 units