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L3 Security & Detection recalls L3 Security & Detection System Cabinet X-ray system used for security screening of checked airline baggage.
Recalled January 3, 2018 · FDA recall Z-0270-2018 · L3 Security & Detection
Hazard
L3 has determined in airport environments, there have been several cases where a small air gap has developed where the entrance or exit tunnels meet up with the main x-ray scanner tunnel. This a gap in x-ray shielding can result in x-ray emissions that exceed the limit in the federal performance standard for cabinet x-ray systems (see 21 CFR ¿ 1020.40(c)(1)). · FDA Class II
Units
471
Sold at
USA (nationwide) Distribution. Owned and operated by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. Location of individual products is law enforcement sensitive. TSA HQ is located in Crystal City, Virginia.
Description
L3 has determined in airport environments, there have been several cases where a small air gap has developed where the entrance or exit tunnels meet up with the main x-ray scanner tunnel. This a gap in x-ray shielding can result in x-ray emissions that exceed the limit in the federal performance standard for cabinet x-ray systems (see 21 CFR ¿ 1020.40(c)(1)).
Product
L3 Security & Detection System Cabinet X-ray system used for security screening of checked airline baggage.
Manufacturer(s)
L3 Security & Detection
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →