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DRX- Revolution, Catalog number: 101937, 1023415 & 1023423. Made in U.S.A. by Carestream Health, Inc. 150 Verona Street Rochester, NY 14608 to perform radiographic x-ray examinations on all pediatric and adult patients

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 29, 2013 Carestream Health Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model: DRXR-1 Serial numbers: all serial numbers manufactured with version 5.5 software and version 69 firmware
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Carestream Health Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Carestream Health Inc. has conducted a voluntary field action which includes the installation of a software patch on the following: DRX-Revolution Mobile X-Ray, DRX-Mobile and DRX Transportable Systems with DirectView Version 5.5 and 5.6 console software when used with DRX-1 Detector version 69 firmware. Carestream recently received reports of a non-diagnostic image on exams when a Normal Exposure
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

DRX- Revolution, Catalog number: 101937, 1023415 & 1023423. Made in U.S.A. by Carestream Health, Inc. 150 Verona Street Rochester, NY 14608 to perform radiographic x-ray examinations on all pediatric and adult patients

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model: DRXR-1 Serial numbers: all serial numbers manufactured with version 5.5 software and version 69 firmware

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0179-2014

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