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Z-0907-2010

Aquilion One Whole Body X-Ray CT Scanner Whole body computed tomography scanning

Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc. / initiated 2010-01-07 / Terminated / root cause: design

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