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Terminated

Carestream DRX Evolution System, X-Ray System --- The DRX-Evolution system is a permanently installed diagnostic x-ray system for generation of x-rays for examination of various anatomical regions.

FDA Recall Z-1877-2013 · Posted 2013-08-12

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeKPR
Date Initiated2013-06-03
Date Terminated2014-01-29
Product QuantityUS: 49 units; Foreign: 183 units (revised)

Reason for Recall

Due to potential for an x-ray exposure technique change.

Firm Action

Carestream will make the correction which includes the installation of a SW patch to the affected customer sites, and to any other affected customer sites utilizing the DRX Evolution with V5. 5 SW outside of the US. --- Once receiving FDA approval on the corrective action plan, the correction will be implemented to all affected devices at identified customer sites: 1. A notification letter was sent to all customers identifying the issue and highlighting the approved procedures of the Corrective Action Plan. The letters were sent on 8/16/13 via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. 2. Carestream Health will contact the customer to schedule a service visit to install software updates to correct this issue. The installation time will be approximately one hour. 3. As stated in the customer notification letter, this software update will be provided to the customer at no expense. 4. All software updates are estimated to be completed within 1-3 months. 5. Carestream Health will provide monthly progress reports on the effectiveness of the plan, including the number of units corrected. Further questions please call (800) 328-2910.

Root Cause

Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the countries of Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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