FDA recall record

Deerfield Imaging IMRIS MR/X-ray head fixation device, Model HFD200 recall — FDA Z-0163-2020

Breaking of the HFD200 Drive Knob force indicator due to over-torqueing of the drive knob beyond the maximum allowable pinning force specification may…

Class IIclassification
Z-0163-2020official record ID
Oct 30, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0163-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmDeerfield Imaging, Inc.
Report dateOct 30, 2019
Recall initiation dateJun 26, 2019
Quantity3 units
LocationMinnetonka, MN, United States

Official product description

IMRIS MR/X-ray head fixation device, Model HFD200

Why the product was recalled

Breaking of the HFD200 Drive Knob force indicator due to over-torqueing of the drive knob beyond the maximum allowable pinning force specification may result in the clinical staff unknowingly pinning the patient's skull with insufficient force; the clinical staff unknowingly pinning the patient's skull with excessive force; or the clinical staff identifying the issue and not being able to continue with the procedure.

Distribution information

TN, NH, FL

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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