Medical Device
Manufacturing
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Z-2307-2008

NeuViz Dual series computed Tomography Scanner System, X-Ray System

Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd. / initiated 2008-06-23 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Philips And Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd. began a recall of NeuViz Dual series computed Tomography Scanner System, X-Ray System on . The reason FDA records is "Potential for R-host box and components inside to be detached of its mounting during the gantry rotor rotation. There is a potential for components to be damaged inside the system gantry and for the internal components...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-2307-2008
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Neusoft Medical Systems Co., Ltd.
Product
NeuViz Dual series computed Tomography Scanner System, X-Ray System
Product code
JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
Reason for recall
Potential for R-host box and components inside to be detached of its mounting during the gantry rotor rotation. There is a potential for components to be damaged inside the system gantry and for the internal components to be expelled from the system gantry and injure the patient, operator, bystander or service people.
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
On 6/23/08/08, the Philips Neusoft sent a letter dated 6/10/08 to their US customers explaining the problem, under what circumstances it can occur, and the actions that should be taken by the customer/user in order to prevent risks for patients or users. The field correction is install a R-host bracket to aid supporting of the R-host computer. The letter included additional information to customers who had already received the field action (this was an on-going activity that was re-classified as a potential safety). Customers did not receive the additional information about the status of their upgrade if the upgrade had not occurred at the time of the mailing. They were informed that they would be contacted by Newsoft Medical systems representative for the planning of this repair. If you have questions contact Service Support Department at [email protected].
Quantity in commerce
15 units in US
Distribution
The units were distributed to one distributor in NC, and further distributed to medical facilities located in CO, FL, KY, NC, SC, TN and TX.
Product codes and lots
Serial numbers 400562, 400563, NDH009EI, NDH011EI, NDH012EI, NDH013EI, NDH016EI, NDH017EI, NDH025EI, NDH026EI, NDH027EI, NDH028EI, NDH030EI, NDH031EI, and NDH034EI