Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1542-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 16, 2015 |
| Quantity | 68 units |
| Location | Twinsburg, OH, United States |
Official product description
Hitachi Echelon MRI System
Why the product was recalled
Image data transferred from the MRI system to a workstation showed errors on the slice position reference image.
Distribution information
US nationwide distribution. The products were distributed to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WY. There are four (4) government accounts for this recall: VA Medical Center/Lyster Army Health Clinic, Building 301 - Andrews Avenue, Fort Rucker, AL 36362; Parma VA Medical Center, 8787 Brookpark Rd, Parma, OH 44129; Viera VA Outpatient Clinic, 2900 Veterans Way, Viera, FL 32940; Perry Point VA Medical Center, Avenue D, Suite 1A-120, Perry Point, MD 21902. There are zero (0) Canada accounts for this recall. There are two (2) Mexico accounts for this recall: Hospital General Tipo "B" de Alta Especialidad - SMH, "Fraccionamiento 1 De La Parcela 101, Del Ejido De Atapaneo", Morelia, MX 58300; Hospital General de Occidente, Zoquipan 1050 Avenue, Zapopan Jalisco, MX 45170 The product was distributed to the following countries: Brazil.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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