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Z-0029-2007

MRP-7000 and AIRIS Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems, Software Versions: V7.0A to V7.0J

FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation / initiated 2006-08-16 / Terminated

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc began a recall of MRP-7000 and AIRIS Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems, Software Versions: V7.0A to V7.0J on . The reason FDA records is "Image orientation error. When a 3D Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) image data set is transferred from the MRI system to a computer workstation via the DICOM protocol, the anatomical markers do not change between the...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0029-2007
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation
Product
MRP-7000 and AIRIS Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems, Software Versions: V7.0A to V7.0J.
Product code
LNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Reason for recall
Image orientation error. When a 3D Maximum Intensity Projection (MIP) image data set is transferred from the MRI system to a computer workstation via the DICOM protocol, the anatomical markers do not change between the images as they rotate.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
On 8/16/2006, Hitachi issued two (2) Device Correction letters. The first letter was addressed to the five (5) customers whose system units are currently ''de-installed''. This letter informs the customers of the problem and asks that the customer(s) please contact the firm''s Customer Service Center on their toll-free tel. # 1-800-800-4925, in order to schedule a device correction should the customer ever re-activate/install their system(s). The second letter, issued to the customers with activated MRP-7000 and/or AIRIS MRI systems, informs the customers of the problem, and states that a HMSA Service (person) will be contacting the customer in order to schedule a device correction which should address the problem.
Quantity in commerce
348 units
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
Product codes and lots
AIRIS - Serial Number Range: A001, AG001-AG039, A901; MRP-7000 - Serial Number Range: 7001- 7154.