FDA recall record

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography recall — FDA Z-2819-2020

In affected software version, of Positron emission tomography and computed tomography system, the CT Hounsfield unit curve may not display in real time…

Class IIclassification
Z-2819-2020official record ID
Aug 26, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2819-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmShanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Report dateAug 26, 2020
Recall initiation dateMar 26, 2020
Quantity3
LocationShanghai, N/A, China

Official product description

Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography System, Model: uMI 550, Material Number: 88000057 - Product Usage: This system is intended to be operated by qualified healthcare professionals to assist in the detection, localization, diagnosis, staging, restaging, treatment planning and treatment response evaluation for diseases and disorders in, but not limit to, oncology, cardiology and neurology.

Why the product was recalled

In affected software version, of Positron emission tomography and computed tomography system, the CT Hounsfield unit curve may not display in real time when using the bolus tracking protocol with the tracker scan function. If this occurs, the subsequent clinical scanning protocols will need to be started manually, which may effect image enhancement, and may result in patient rescan.

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution including in the state of TX.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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