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7 recalls Categories: Other Medical Devices, Diagnostic Equipment

In these units, the brake is usually released by gripping the drive handle and applied by letting go of the handle. However, for systems within a specified manufacture period, we have identified that even when letting go of the handle, the systems brakes are not applied. In this event, if the Operator releases the handle when the device is moving, the unit will continue to coast.

Jan 14, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Normal operation of the device is to power up the device in the morning, register the first patient, and then perform a fluoroscopy. If, however, the user powers up the device in the morning and makes an error by starting a fluoroscopy while the first patient is still being registered, the device application will abnormally terminate and require service intervention before it can be used again. This event will not occur after the first patient procedure.

Jan 14, 2019 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Two issues: Event 1: Normal operation of the device is to power up the device in the morning, register the first patient, and then perform a fluoroscopy. If, however, the user powers up the device in the morning and makes an error by starting a fluoroscopy while the first patient is still being registered, the device application will abnormally terminate and require service intervention before it can be used again. This event will not occur after the first patient procedure. Event 2: In rare cases a synchronization error may occur in the data transmission circuit in the device due to external noise. The visibility of the displayed image may be corrupted (images become bit-shifted abnormal images). If this event occurs, it may become difficult to see the object, which may hinder the examination and treatment.

Jan 14, 2019 Diagnostic Equipment View Details →

Due to a software issue the C-arm may unexpectedly moved when being moved to the park position and during specific operations. There is a possibility the C-arm will come into contact with a patient or healthcare personnel.

Jun 15, 2018 Other Medical Devices View Details →