X-ray System Models Recalled for Potential Radiation Dose Exceeding Standards
Shimadzu Medical Systems recalls 176 SonialVision G4 X-ray systems that may emit radiation doses exceeding federal standards in some fluoroscopic mode cases. No injuries have been reported.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II medical device with a technical hazard (radiation dose exceeding federal standard CFR 1020.32). Although this represents a risk of potential patient harm, no illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Shimadzu Medical Systems is recalling 176 SonialVision G4 X-ray TV systems distributed across 36 U.S. states. The affected systems are identified by specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
The recalled systems may emit X-ray radiation doses that exceed the federal standard specified in CFR 1020.32 when operated in certain fluoroscopic modes. This issue is due to inadequate adjustment criteria established during equipment installation.
No patient injuries or illnesses have been reported related to this issue. Customers who have these systems should contact Shimadzu Medical Systems for instructions on remediation, which may include software updates or other corrective actions.
The recalled product
- Product
- MODEL: X-RAY TV SYSTEM SONIALVISION G4
- Manufacturer
- Shimadzu Medical Systems
- Hazard
- radiation-overdose
- installation-defect
Distribution
Distributed in 37 states:
- AK
- AR
- AZ
- CA
- CO
- CT
- FL
- GA
- IA
- ID
- IL
- IN
- KS
- KY
- LA
- MA
- MI
- MN
- MO
- MS
- MT
- NC
- NE
- NJ
- NM
- NV
- NY
- OH
- OR
- PA
- RI
- SC
- SD
- TN
- TX
- WA
- WV
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