FDA Recall Open, Classified

ddR Formula B X-ray System, Model ddR Formula B X-ray system used for imaging

Recall: Z-3191-2018 · Initiated November 18, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3191-2018
Event Number
80981
Firm
Swissray Medical Hohenrainstrasse 61 Hochdorf Switzerland
FEI Number
1000469975
Product Code
KPR
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 18, 2016
Posted
September 18, 2018

Description

ddR Formula B X-ray System, Model ddR Formula B X-ray system used for imaging

Reason

Potential for bucky (the part that holds the grid and is moveable to position the patient) moving unexpectedly.

Action

The firm, Swissray Medical, issued official communication to customers as a Action Notification Report/work Instructions on November 18 2016. The Work Instructions state the affected devices, the problem symptoms, causes of the problem, remedy, any tools required, and the step-by-step corrective actions. The manufacturer, Swissray Medical AG, distributed the Work Instructions for the FCO and the Action Notification Report Form to all distributors and service entities who would be performing corrective actions in the field. The Swissray Field Engineer then presented the Report to the customer (end user facility) and communicated with the customer in-person while performing the corrective action on-site. When corrective actions were completed, both the customer and service personnel then sign the Report to confirm that the customer was informed about the corrective action and that corrective action was completed. The Report Form states the title and unique designation of the corrective action, whether it was mandatory by the manufacturer or was an optional product improvement, and the unique document ID number of the Work Instructions for the FCO. The customers were instructed to Complete the FCO Action Notification Report and send to: Swissray Medical AG expert Center Turbistrasse 25-27 CH-6280 Hochdorf Switzerland Or scan and email to [email protected] with FCO in the subject line. If you have any questions, contact QA/RA Coordinator at 908-372-6408 or email: [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and to countries of: Austria, Dubai, China. Germany, Libya, Malaysia, Russia, and South Africa.

Quantity

27 devices in US