Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0012-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 25, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Quantity | US - 96 |
| Location | Tustin, CA, United States |
Official product description
Toshiba Medical Kalare Fluoroscopic X-Ray System (DREX-KL80) Kalare is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, including general R&F and pediatric examinations. It is intended for use by qualified/trained doctors or technologists on both adult and pediatric subjects taking radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole body, skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts. Applications can be performed with the patient sitting, standing or lying in prone or supine positions.
Why the product was recalled
During an examination images were displayed on the live monitor,but the images were not displayed on the system monitor nor were they saved to the hard disk.
Distribution information
USA (nationwide) Distribution
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: FDA Mandated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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