The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0271-2020·Announced 2019-11-13

Hitachi Scenaria CT System Recalled for Potential Cable Detachment

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc is recalling 39 Scenaria Whole-body X-ray CT Systems because cables to the controller unit may not be affixed properly, creating a risk of detachment during scanning.

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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc is recalling 39 units of the Hitachi Scenaria Whole-body X-ray CT System. The recall was initiated because there is a possibility that the cables to the controller unit may not be affixed properly. This defect creates the potential for a cable to detach during scanning and eject from the system.

The affected devices were distributed to the following US states: CA, FL, GA, IA, IN, MD, MT, NC, NY, OH, OK, SD, TN, TX, WY, and PR. The products were also distributed to the foreign countries of Brazil and Mexico. The specific units involved are Scenaria units S5002-S5014 and S5017-S5044.

This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA. The source text does not report any specific injuries or illnesses associated with this defect. Users of these devices should contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to resolve the issue.

The recalled product

Product
Hitachi Scenaria Whole-body X-ray CT System
Affected units
39

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Scenaria units S5002-S5014
  • S5017-S5044

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

Same manufacturer · Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc

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Same hazard · cable detachment

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