Medical Device
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Z-1068-2013Class II

Toshiba TSX-30IC AQUlLlON ONE System, Computed Tomography X-Ray. This system supports Whole body scanning

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. / initiated 2012-11-14 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc began a recall of Toshiba TSX-30IC AQUlLlON ONE System, Computed Tomography X-Ray. This system supports Whole body scanning on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Due to a problem with the control software of the x-ray high-voltage generator, if scanning is performed with a tube current less than 30mA, the control software may detect an error and perform error processing even...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1068-2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
Product
Toshiba TSX-30IC AQUlLlON ONE System, Computed Tomography X-Ray. This system supports Whole body scanning.
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
Due to a problem with the control software of the x-ray high-voltage generator, if scanning is performed with a tube current less than 30mA, the control software may detect an error and perform error processing even though the x-ray output is normal.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Process design
Action
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc. sent a Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated November 14, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customer was informed a New software to prevent the occurrence of this issue will be installed on your system. Toshiba Service Representative will contact you for an appointment to install the New Software on your Aquilion One System. Please fax the return reply form to (877) 349-3054. We thank you for your urgent attention to this matter. If you have any further questions regarding this letter please call (800) 521-1968.
Quantity in commerce
1 unit
Distribution
Distributed in the state of MD.
Product codes and lots
Serial No: 1CB1262006

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1068-2013
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1068-2013Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated