Bucky Stand SU-4000 Input 2017.11.17. SU41711085 Date: 2017-11-17; Board Name; Board Version, Firmware Version Advanced Universal U-Arm 4000 System. The Positioner consists of the following associated subassemblies: Vertical Column, Swivel Arm with variable height, X-ray Tube, Automatic Exposure Control, Collimator, Touch Screen Control and Image Receptor Assembly. The Positioner and the Patient Mobile Table are associated equipment to the Generator X-ray Unit.
FDA Recall Z-0659-2019 · Posted None
Recalling FirmKonica Minolta Healthcare, Americas, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeIXY
Date Initiated2018-11-08
Date Terminated2021-07-23
Product Quantity151
Reason for Recall
Unintentional U-Arm movement
Firm Action
On 11/08/2018, the firm send a letter titled;" IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION", regarding the Konica Minolta KDR U-Arm. Potential unintentional U-Arm movement due to the tablet enclosure buttons, located on the tablet enclosure, remaining engaged after being depressed.
The firm included a document titled, KDR U-ARM Tablet Enclosure FAQ as part of the IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION. The firm is preparing to issue an Interim Corrective Action; Disabling the buttons contained on the KDR tablet enclosure and a Final Corrective Action; A modification to the mounting of the PCB - which contains the drive buttons will reduce the potential of the event -this will help assure the buttons make the proper contact without staying depressed.
In addition, the firm issued a "Technical Bulletin-Business Partner for the Product: KDR U-Arm Tablet Enclosure." The preliminary notification was sent to dealer partners which require all Partners to take immediate action.
There are two critical actions needed to mitigate this risk:
1. Interim Action (Immediate Action Required):
The firm has released an immediate field corrective action to temporarily disconnect the tablet enclosure buttons. Instructions can be found in KON-000127 .
2. Final Action (Anticipated Release January 2019):
A modification to the tablet design will help ensure the buttons make the proper contact without staying depressed.
The Interim Action/Field Correction is required to be completed by December 15, 2018.
Contact Konica Minolta Dispatch department at 1- 800-945-0456 to schedule a Konica Minolta Engineer to complete Corrective action. For each affected unit, it is important that your engineer performs the following:
1. Complete the Tablet Button Disconnection procedure - KON-000127
2. Fill out form KON-000157 (Customer Signature required)
3. Take a picture of the completed form KON-000157 and email to [email protected] .com.
Root Cause
Device Design
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution: AL; CA; CO; FL; GA; IA; IL; IN; KY; LA; MA; MI; MN; MO; NC; NH; NY; OH; OK; PA; SC; TN; TX; and VA.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.