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Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Analytical X-ray System. Delta, Delta Element, Delta Plus, DPO-4000-XX-U-EN-EN-PM-SP12, DPO-6000-XX-U-EN-EN-AP-SP10. Mobile X-ray System.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: June 9, 2015 Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Delta, Delta Element, Delta Plus, DPO-4000-XX-U-EN-EN-PM-SP12, DPO-6000-XX-U-EN-EN-AP-SP10.
  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:
Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas
Reason for Recall:
Higher than published scatter around the probe head when testing some samples. At the point the customer would interact directly with the instrument (Trigger position), most readings were lower. However, measurements around the probe head were higher particularly on samples know to be highly scattering (plastics, soils) with minimal increases on high density samples (steel, aluminum).
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Analytical X-ray System. Delta, Delta Element, Delta Plus, DPO-4000-XX-U-EN-EN-PM-SP12, DPO-6000-XX-U-EN-EN-AP-SP10. Mobile X-ray System.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Delta, Delta Element, Delta Plus, DPO-4000-XX-U-EN-EN-PM-SP12, DPO-6000-XX-U-EN-EN-AP-SP10.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1991-2015

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It was discovered under rare circumstances the LED warning light circuit could fail. If this happens, while the instrument is emitting X-rays during at test, the LED warning lights will not illuminate. The test runs normally and will execute as before, but the light will not be on.

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