FDA recall record

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co uDR 596i Digital Medical X-Ray Imaging System recall — FDA Z-2521-2020

Two issues were identified with the stationary x-ray system. 1. Some position illustrations in the patient exam interface show the incorrect anatomical…

Class IIclassification
Z-2521-2020official record ID
Jul 15, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2521-2020
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmShanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.
Report dateJul 15, 2020
Recall initiation dateFeb 27, 2020
Quantity6 units
LocationShanghai, China

Official product description

uDR 596i Digital Medical X-Ray Imaging System - Product Usage: intended to use by a qualified/ trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic radiographic exposures of the skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, limbs and trunk.

Why the product was recalled

Two issues were identified with the stationary x-ray system. 1. Some position illustrations in the patient exam interface show the incorrect anatomical position for the standard of care. When the image is acquired with the wrong reference position, clinical diagnostic requirements cannot be met.T2. Where image stitching is used, the left and right tag information may be lost. When these problems are encountered, an additional exposure is needed and the patient will receive more radiation.

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution including in the state of Texas.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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