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Carestream Health Inc. recalls KODAK DirectView DR 9000 System, Catalog Numbers 1966688 (US and Canada) and 8161937 (outside the US and Canada) --- A
Recalled August 13, 2014 · FDA recall Z-2137-2014 · Carestream Health
Hazard
A control system failure may cause the U-Arm to move downward unexpectedly when the Radiology Technologist is positioning the equipment using the "Up" or "Down" control buttons. Downward movement occurs at three times the normal rate of speed and will continue until the device control button is released, the Emergency Stop button is activated or the equipment Bump Sensor contacts an object. · FDA Class II
Units
Domestic: 100 units; Foreign: 46 units
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, China, Italy, Germany, Greece, Kuwait, Spain, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates.
Description
A control system failure may cause the U-Arm to move downward unexpectedly when the Radiology Technologist is positioning the equipment using the "Up" or "Down" control buttons. Downward movement occurs at three times the normal rate of speed and will continue until the device control button is released, the Emergency Stop button is activated or the equipment Bump Sensor contacts an object.
Product
KODAK DirectView DR 9000 System, Catalog Numbers 1966688 (US and Canada) and 8161937 (outside the US and Canada) --- A permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system composed of 3 main components: an operator console, U-Arm assembly with x-ray tube including a collimator, and a stationary generator.
Manufacturer(s)
Carestream Health Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →