FDA Recall Terminated

Hitachi Oasis MRI system Product Usage: Hitachi MR system is an imaging device and is intended to provide the physician with physiological and clinical information, obtained non-invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation. The Oasis system produces transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, and curved crosssectional images that display the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities. The images produced by the MR systems reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The NMR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (T1), spin-spin relaxation time (T2), and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in diagnosis determination.

Recall: Z-2479-2018 · Initiated June 18, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2479-2018
Event Number
80464
Firm
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
FEI Number
1528028
Product Code
LNH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
June 18, 2018
Terminated
April 20, 2020
Address
1959 Summit Commerce Park, Twinsburg, OH, 44087-2371

Description

Hitachi Oasis MRI system Product Usage: Hitachi MR system is an imaging device and is intended to provide the physician with physiological and clinical information, obtained non-invasively and without the use of ionizing radiation. The Oasis system produces transverse, coronal, sagittal, oblique, and curved crosssectional images that display the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities. The images produced by the MR systems reflect the spatial distribution of protons (hydrogen nuclei) exhibiting magnetic resonance. The NMR properties that determine the image appearance are proton density, spin-lattice relaxation time (T1), spin-spin relaxation time (T2), and flow. When interpreted by a trained physician, these images provide information that can be useful in diagnosis determination.

Reason

The stainless steel belt which runs the length of the table underneath the tabletop is exposed when the tabletop is extended into the magnet for scanning. The firm has received two complaints where technologists have cut their fingers on this belt.

Action

On June 18, 2018, the firm distributed an Urgent Medical Device Correction Notices to affected customers. Customers were informed of the issue and advised that the firm would be adding protective guards to both sides of the belt to prevent accidental contact. The firm expects to begin installing the guards around fall 2018. In the meantime, customers are advised to avoid direct contact with the stainless steel belt. Questions, comments, or requests may be sent to [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide distribution.in the states of Mexico.

Quantity

264