EOS, Digital radiography system used in general radiographic examinations
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1460-2015 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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