Fluoroscan Mini C-arm InSight, software versions 1.x, 2.x, 3.x The device is a Mini C-arm Fluroscopic Imaging...
Hologic, Inc. began a recall of Fluoroscan Mini C-arm InSight, software versions 1.x, 2.x, 3.x The device is a Mini C-arm Fluroscopic Imaging System designed to provide physicians with... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The audible alarm to alert the operator when cumulative irradiation time reaches five minutes is not accurate and the total cumulative irradiation time is not accurate". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as software.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1326-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Hologic, Inc.
- Product
- Fluoroscan Mini C-arm InSight, software versions 1.x, 2.x, 3.x The device is a Mini C-arm Fluroscopic Imaging System designed to provide physicians with general fluoroscopic visualization of a patient, including but no limited to surgical orthopedic and podiatry use, critical and emergency procedures, and light anatomy imaging situation.
- Product code
- JAA System, X-Ray, Fluoroscopic, Image-Intensified
- Reason for recall
- The audible alarm to alert the operator when cumulative irradiation time reaches five minutes is not accurate and the total cumulative irradiation time is not accurate.
- Root cause tag
- software
- FDA root cause
- Software design
- Action
- The firm, Hologic, Inc. sent an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter dated April 25, 2013, via FedEx to consignees/customers notifying them of the software defect and providing them with corrected user installable software version. The customers were instructed to complete and return the Enclosure to Customer Notification, Confirmation of Notification form via fax to Hologic at 866-652-8674 or mail the document to Hologic using the enclosed pre-addressed, pre-paid return envelope. Should you have any questions regarding this recall, require further information or assistance with the software installation call Hologic's Help Desk at 1-800-321-4659.
- Quantity in commerce
- 287
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: DE, RU, AU, IT, GB, ES, FR, KR, ZA, CA, AR, LT, TW, CN, BE, AT, JP, QA, SA, SG, HK, SI, NL, and SE.
- Product codes and lots
- Serial numbers per recall strategy.
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1326-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1327-2013 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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