Aquilion One Whole Body X-Ray CT Scanner Whole body computed tomography scanning
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc began a recall of Aquilion One Whole Body X-Ray CT Scanner Whole body computed tomography scanning on . The reason FDA records is "When W-Volume is performed in Prospective CTA or Target CTA studies with ECG gating, unnecessary intervals may be set before starting the volume scan. As a result, scanning cannot be performed at the appropriate timing...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-0907-2010
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.
- Product
- Aquilion One Whole Body X-Ray CT Scanner Whole body computed tomography scanning
- Product code
- JAK System, X-Ray, Tomography, Computed
- Reason for recall
- When W-Volume is performed in Prospective CTA or Target CTA studies with ECG gating, unnecessary intervals may be set before starting the volume scan. As a result, scanning cannot be performed at the appropriate timing of constant enhancement and clinically useful images may not be obtained.
- Root cause tag
- design
- FDA root cause
- Device Design
- Action
- A corrective measure will be installed to prevent measures to avoid this phenomenon until corrective actions have been taken. Customers are advised: (1) When performing scanning in Prospective CTA or Target CTA studies with ECG gating, do not use W-Volume scanning but use Helical Scanning. (2) Please share this information with all users and reviewing radiologists as well as clinical engineering or Biomedical group at facility (3) Please complete and return the attached form and fax it to the toll-free number at the top or by email to [email protected]. Contact: Paul Biggins
- Quantity in commerce
- 28 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide: AL AR AZ CA CO FL GA IA MA MD ND NJ NV NY OH PA PR andVA
- Product codes and lots
- Serial Numbers: 1DA0962006, 1DA0972007, 2DA0792002, 2DA0792004, 2DA07X2005, 2DA07X2008, 2DA07Y2010, 2DA0842023, 2DA0842026, 2DA0862034, 2DA0862036, 2DA0872038, 2DA0882048, 2DA0882049, 2DA0882051, 2DA0882052, 2DA0882053, 2DA08X2061, 2DA08X2063, 2DA08X2067, 2DA08X2070, 2DA08X2071, 2DA08X2072, 2DA08Y2077, 2DA08Y2080, 2DA08Z2092, 2DA0952115, and 2DA0962116
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