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Z-2175-2014Class II

DX-D 600 - DXD Imaging Package

AGFA Healthcare Corp. / initiated 2014-07-02 / Terminated / root cause: design

AGFA Healthcare Corp. began a recall of DX-D 600 - DXD Imaging Package Product Usage:Is indicated for use in providing diagnostic quality images to aid the physician with diagnosis. Systems can be... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Some customers reported that while using the DX-D600 in room or exam preparation, the Overhead Tube Crane (OTC) showed increased velocity and uncontrolled longitudinal movement". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2175-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
AGFA Healthcare Corp.
Product
DX-D 600 - DXD Imaging Package Product Usage:Is indicated for use in providing diagnostic quality images to aid the physician with diagnosis. Systems can be used with MUSICA2 image processing to create radiographic images of the skeleton including skull, spinal column and extremities, check abdomen and other both parts.
Product code
KPR System, X-Ray, Stationary
Reason for recall
Some customers reported that while using the DX-D600 in room or exam preparation, the Overhead Tube Crane (OTC) showed increased velocity and uncontrolled longitudinal movement.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Device Design
Action
AGFA HealthCare sent an URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE letter dated July 2, 2014 to affected customers. The letter described the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete and return the Acknowledgment form, via FAX-Back or email. A Mandatory Service Bulletin DIS012.14E/No. 32, was released June 30, 2014, to implement the mandatory upgrade of full automatic DX-D600 systems to version 3.6 to prevent unexpected system movements. This Mandatory Service Bulletin was issued to Agfa DR Specialists to perform the service. A 2nd release will be implemented to upgrade semi-automatic systems. For questions contact your local AGFA HealthCare organization 1-877-777-2432.
Quantity in commerce
17 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US Natinwide in the state of GA, IN, KS, KY, MA, NJ, SC, VA, DC and the country of Canada
Product codes and lots
Serial Nos. A5430000089, A5430000131, A5430000015, A5430000095, A5430000052, A5430000061, A5430000079, A5430000030, A5430000042, A5430000066, A5430000081, A5430000085, A5430000096, A5430000020, A5430000067, A5430000125, A5430000105

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-2175-2014
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-2175-2014Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated