Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2373-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Hologic Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 13, 2024 |
| Quantity | 2,642 units (1037 units US; 1605 units OUS) |
| Location | Newark, DE, United States |
Official product description
Horizon X-Ray Bone Densitometer (DXA) Models: Horizon-A, Horizon-W, Horizon-WI, Horizon-C, Horizon-CI, Horizon-A-CN, Horizon-W-CN, Horizon-WI-CN, Horizon-CI-CN
Why the product was recalled
Non-conformance pertains to electromagnetic compatibility requirements according to the international technical standard IEC 60601-1-2 for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment, where the result from the Horizon DXA System exceeded the limit for acceptability.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of India, Australia, Spain, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Canada, Thailand, Dominican Republic, Portugal, Islas Canarias, Andorra, Switzerland, Taiwan, Austria, Korea, Republic of Philippines, Kuwait, Slovakia, China, Belgium, Ireland, United Kingdom, Malaysia, Palestinian Territory, Occupied, Peru, Singapore, Qatar, Algeria, Pakistan, New Zealand, Croatia, Brazil, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Israel, Lebanon, Nepal, Romania, Greece, Hong Kong, Morocco, Indonesia, Cyprus, Jordan, France, Mexico, Colombia, Iran, Islamic, Republic of Chile, Turkey, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Serbia, Poland, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, South Africa.
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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