The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0278-2019·Announced 2018-10-31

Medtronic Recalls O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging Systems Due to Software Anomalies

Medtronic is recalling 596 O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging Systems worldwide due to software anomalies affecting startup, communication, and imaging functions.

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 software anomalies affecting critical functions like motion control and image acquisition. While no injuries or deaths are reported, the potential for harm due to malfunctioning medical equipment places this in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Medtronic Navigation, Inc. is recalling 596 O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging Systems, Model Number Bl70000027230R. These mobile x-ray systems are designed for 2D fluoroscopic and 3D imaging and are used in medical settings where physicians benefit from detailed anatomic information.

The recall was initiated because software anomalies were reported to affect several system functionalities, including startup and shutdown, system and network communication, motion control, image acquisition and output, dose reporting, and log generation. The affected units are distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous foreign countries.

Medtronic will install software version 3.1.7 on all 2nd edition imaging systems to address the issues. Healthcare facilities and users should contact Medtronic for details on the software update and to ensure their systems are compliant.

The recalled product

Product
O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging System, BASE OARM Bl70000027230R SYSTEM 230V RWK, Model Number Bl70000027230R Product Usage: The O-arm Imaging System is a mobile x-ray system designed for 2D fluoroscopic and 3D imaging and is intended to be used where a physician benefits from
Manufacturer
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton
Category
Medical Device — Imaging Systems
Hazard
Affected units
596

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Distribution

Distributed in 45 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Medtronic Navigation, Inc.-Littleton 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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