The Recall Desk

Hazard

Equipment Malfunction recalls

162 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

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151–162 of 162

  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0301-2022·2021-12-01

    Siemens Artis Q angiography systems may fail to deliver x-ray during procedures

    Siemens Artis Q angiography systems may fail to release x-ray when source-to-image distance lift and x-ray release are activated simultaneously, causing procedure delays.

    Product
    Artis Q ceiling with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Model Number: 10848281
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0302-2022·2021-12-01

    Siemens Artis Q Biplane X-ray System Software Imaging Delay Issue

    Siemens Medical Solutions is recalling 15 Artis Q biplane diagnostic x-ray systems due to a software issue in the VD12-angiography subsystem. When source-to-image distance lift is activated simultaneously with x-ray release, the system fails to activate and displays an error message, causing procedural delay.

    Product
    Artis Q biplane with software VD12-angiography systems developed for single and biplane diagnostic imaging and interventional procedure Model Number: 10848282
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2472-2021·2021-09-22

    Alinity ci-series System Control Module Software Performance Issues

    Abbott's Alinity ci-series analyzers with software version 3.2.3 and earlier have multiple issues that could display expired reagents as valid, fail to alert operators to errors, and produce incorrect test results.

    Product
    Alinity ci-series System Control Module clinical chemistry and immunoassay analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use. Model number LN 03R70-01
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2422-2021·2021-09-15

    Philips Ingenia Ambition X MRI System Tabletop May Fail to Retract

    Philips Ingenia Ambition X MRI systems may have tabletops that fail to move completely in manual mode, potentially delaying patient evacuation from the scanner and treatment. The issue affects 147 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Ingenia Ambition X- Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2418-2021·2021-09-15

    MRI Magnetic Resonance System Tabletop May Fail to Move in Manual Mode

    Philips Ingenia Elition S-a MRI systems may have tabletop movement failure in manual mode, potentially delaying patient evacuation from the scanner bore and treatment. This affects 64 units distributed worldwide.

    Product
    Ingenia Elition S-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2416-2021·2021-09-15

    Ingenia Ambition S-a MRI System tabletop may not move in manual mode

    The Philips Ingenia Ambition S-a MRI system may not fully move its patient tabletop in or out of the bore during manual mode operation, potentially delaying patient evacuation and treatment.

    Product
    Ingenia Ambition S-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models:
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2421-2021·2021-09-15

    MRI Tabletop Movement Failure May Delay Patient Evacuation and Treatment

    Philips MRI systems may fail to move the examination tabletop in manual mode, potentially delaying patient evacuation and medical treatment.

    Product
    SmartPath to dStream for XR and 3.0T-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or ext
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2417-2021·2021-09-15

    Philips MRI System Tabletop May Not Fully Move in Manual Mode

    Philips Ingenia 3.0T-a MRI systems have an issue where the tabletop may not completely move in or out during manual operation. This could delay patient evacuation from the scanner bore and postpone medical treatment.

    Product
    Ingenia 3.0T-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Models: 781
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2413-2021·2021-09-15

    MRI device tabletop may fail to move completely in manual mode

    Philips Ingenia MRI tabletops may fail to move completely in manual mode, potentially delaying patient evacuation. The recall affects 144 units worldwide.

    Product
    Ingenia 1.5T S-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremities Model: 7813
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2415-2021·2021-09-15

    MRI System Tabletop May Fail to Move, Delaying Patient Evacuation

    Philips MRI systems (Model 781260) may have a tabletop malfunction in manual mode that prevents complete movement, potentially delaying patient evacuation and treatment.

    Product
    SmartPath to dStream for 1.5T-a Magnetic Resonance Medical Electrical Systems indicated for use as a diagnostic device. The system can produce cross-sectional images, spectroscopic images and/or spectra in any orientation of the internal structure of the head, body, or extremitie
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1879-2021·2021-06-23

    Medtronic Perfusion System Tubing Packs Recalled for Insufficient Welds

    Medtronic Perfusion System tubing packs are recalled due to manufacturing defects involving insufficient or incomplete welds in the CB10W63R1 lot. Affected devices may malfunction during use.

    Product
    Medtronic CB10W63R1, Custom Pack CB10W63R1 HL 20 1/4, Custom Perfusion System, Sterile, Rx.
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide