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Z-1460-2015Class II

EOS, Digital radiography system used in general radiographic examinations

EOS imaging / initiated 2015-02-17 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Eos Imaging Inc began a recall of EOS, Digital radiography system used in general radiographic examinations on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "When performing calibration, an alert message on the spectral filtration of the X-ray beam may be suppressed. Improper filtration of the X-ray Beam can then occur in exams set up with copper filtration". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1460-2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
EOS imaging
Product
EOS, Digital radiography system used in general radiographic examinations.
Product code
MQB Solid State X-Ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager)
Reason for recall
When performing calibration, an alert message on the spectral filtration of the X-ray beam may be suppressed. Improper filtration of the X-ray Beam can then occur in exams set up with copper filtration.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action
Planned Action of EOS Imaging Inc.: 1. Install a new acquisition software version, which will prevent use of the system when improper filter positioning is detected. 2. A customer notification letter which includes a statement that EOS Imaging will without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance. CDRH approves the CAP subject to the following CDRH approves the CAP subject to the following conditions: 1. Provide documentation to show that all filter positioning subassemblies have been replaced, which you state was implemented to prevent improper filter positioning. 2. Notification of all dealers and purchasers is to be made within 15 working days of receipt of this letter in the manner specified in 21 CFR 1003.21 and 1003.22. This office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) district office coordinator noted below are to be included in the notification. 3. EOS Imaging will implement this CAP by September 1, 2015. For further questions call (678) 564-5400.
Quantity in commerce
13 units installed in US
Distribution
US Distribution to the states of: CA, DE, PA, MN, FL, MO, OH, IN and IL.
Product codes and lots
Model Number - EOS System

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1460-2015
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1460-2015Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated