Agfa N.V.

7 recalls Categories: Other Medical Devices, Diagnostic Equipment

Steel cable installed inside the mobile column which supports the weight of the telescopic arm with the tube head has potential risk -an interference could cause the safety system which blocks the arm if the cable is cut off does not work properly, may result in patient injury

Feb 23, 2024 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Under specific conditions (Fluoroscopic exam, ABS=OFF, manual change of parameters) wrong calculation of the dose/minute for fluoroscopy exams can be possible

Apr 6, 2020 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

The exposed area of fluo exams possibly does not match the active area of the detector within specified limits.

Jun 27, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →

Due to an inhomogeneous coating solution, pinholes can become visible in even dark images. Visibility of the pinholes varies as material from this coating run shows pinholes in different frequencies and intensities

Jan 25, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

A supplier for the Agfa system noted a potential for the steel support cables of a similar device to break. This led to a mandatory review of all systems, changing the pulley and cables if any deterioration in the cables or irregular or excessive pulley wear. If the two cables that support the equipment to its roof anchor break, the equipment might fall and cause harm to the patient, or others.

Aug 15, 2018 Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide View Details →