Apollo: Models: 9784000131, 9784000231, 9784020131, 9784020231, 9784100231, 9784120131, 9784120231...
Villa Radiology Systems LLC began a recall of Apollo: Models: 9784000131, 9784000231, 9784020131, 9784020231, 9784100231, 9784120131, 9784120231, 9784130131 Multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The analysis showed that the incident was caused by a chain of four faults: 1.) The injured person overcame a physical barrier (the tabletop support arm. height ca. 60 em) to access a prohibited area not intended as a...". As of , the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1064-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Acteon, Inc.
- Product
- Apollo: Models: 9784000131, 9784000231, 9784020131, 9784020231, 9784100231, 9784120131, 9784120231, 9784130131 Multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine radiograph and general fluoroscopy procedures.
- Product code
- KXJ Table, Radiologic
- Reason for recall
- The analysis showed that the incident was caused by a chain of four faults: 1.) The injured person overcame a physical barrier (the tabletop support arm. height ca. 60 em) to access a prohibited area not intended as a working position. 2) The directions for use (device labeling and instructions for use) did not contain an explicit exclusion of the prohibited area. 3.) The movement was activated inadvertently and continuously. and it was not released (the movement requires continuous activation). 4.) Delayed activation of the emergency stop.
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- Consignees were notified of the recall via letter starting on 2/19/16. The letter explains the issue and actions to be taken by the consignee and manufacturer.
- Quantity in commerce
- 66 distributed in US
- Distribution
- AL AZ CA CO CT DC FL IA IL IN LA MA MD MI MN MO MS NJ NY OH PA Puerto Rico TN TX UT WI
- Product codes and lots
- 06040078 07030172 06090116 06110138 07010149 07020158 07020162 07020163 07020165 07030168 07030171 07040206 09090605 10100752 06060086 06100127 09010566 08020473 11100873 15041446
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1063-2017 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1064-2017 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1065-2017 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-1066-2017 | Class II | Ongoing | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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