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Z-0274-06

KODAK DirectView DR 7100 System, Catalog # 133-6049. This is a digital radiology system. The major components...

Eastman Kodak Company / initiated 2005-10-20 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Eastman Kodak Co began a recall of KODAK DirectView DR 7100 System, Catalog # 133-6049. This is a digital radiology system. The major components are: operator console; digital imaging capture... on . The reason FDA records is "Potential weld defect in the Overhead Tube Support assembly which connects the tube assembly to the telescoping arm. This could cause the tube assembly to fall, injuring anyone near the unit". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0274-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Eastman Kodak Company
Product
KODAK DirectView DR 7100 System, Catalog # 133-6049. This is a digital radiology system. The major components are: operator console; digital imaging capture device; tilting table with floating top; ceiling-mounted x-ray tube; x-ray generator timing and distribution unit.
Product code
KPR System, X-Ray, Stationary
Reason for recall
Potential weld defect in the Overhead Tube Support assembly which connects the tube assembly to the telescoping arm. This could cause the tube assembly to fall, injuring anyone near the unit.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Letters dated 10/20/2005 were hand carried by Kodak Field Service Reps. Kodak Field Engineers inspected units and found the two defective units (both in China).
Quantity in commerce
3
Distribution
DOMESTIC: 12 units shipped to 12 medical facilities in FL, KY, MI, NY, OH, PA, and SC. FOREIGN: 12 units shipped to 7 hospitals in China, 1 warehouse in China; 1in the possession of Chinese Customs (government); and 1 is in a warehouse in Russia.
Product codes and lots
s/n DR71000121 and DR71000123.