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HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0259-2018·Announced 2018-01-17

Orthoscan Mobile Mini C-arm System Recalled for Software Defect

Orthoscan is recalling 2,012 Mobile Mini C-arm systems because a software defect allows users to activate Digital Zoom during live imaging, exposing a larger x-ray field than is visible to the user.

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: The recall involves a medical device with a software defect that could lead to unintended radiation exposure (risk-of-harm product). No injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Orthoscan, Inc. is recalling 2,012 Mobile Mini C-arm systems (Part # 1000-0004) due to a software non-conformity. The defect allows a user to activate the Digital Zoom feature while taking a live image, which exposes a larger x-ray field than can be viewed by the user.

The affected devices were distributed worldwide, including the United States (nationwide, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii) and numerous international markets. The recall was initiated after Orthoscan discovered the non-conformity during an investigation of a non-standard workflow.

The source text does not specify specific corrective actions for consumers or healthcare providers, such as whether the devices should be removed from service or if a software patch is available. Users should contact Orthoscan, Inc. for specific instructions regarding the affected serial numbers.

The recalled product

Product
Mobile Mini C-arm system Part # 1000-0004. Intended to provide the physician with general fluoroscopic visualization of the patient, including, but not limited to, surgical orthopedic procedures and critical and emergency care procedures.
Manufacturer
Orthoscan, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Imaging Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,012

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 2 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Orthoscan, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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