Apollo EZ: Model: 9784152036 Multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine radiograph and general...
Villa Radiology Systems LLC began a recall of Apollo EZ: Model: 9784152036 Multi-function x-ray systems capable of routine radiograph and general fluoroscopy procedures 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-1066-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Acteon, Inc.
- Product
- Apollo EZ: Model: 9784152036 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
- 13101261
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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