The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0842-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Toshiba INFX-8000F Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems Recalled for Ceiling Drive Defect

Toshiba is recalling 17 INFX-8000F Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems because fastening bolts on the ceiling drive loosened, causing the device to disable during operation.

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. The hazard involves a mechanical failure (loosened bolts) that disables the device during use, representing a risk of harm where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc is recalling 17 units of the INFX-8000F Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems. The recall was initiated after a device error occurred during an examination, which resulted in the ceiling drive operation being disabled.

The investigation determined that the fastening bolts of the driving portion of the ceiling drive had loosened, causing the error. The affected units are distributed in the United States and are identified by specific serial numbers listed in the agency's recall record.

Healthcare facilities should contact Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc for instructions on how to address the defect. The source text does not specify a remediation method, such as repair or replacement, but the recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
INFX-8000F Fluoroscopic X-Ray Systems
Affected units
17

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 (17)

  • Serial Numbers: AHA1592004
  • AGB1482001
  • AHA1482001
  • AGA1492002
  • AHA14Z2002
  • AGA1552003
  • UUB13Y2039
  • AHA15Y2005
  • AHA1612006
  • AHB1662007
  • AGB1682004
  • AGB1692005
  • AGB16Z2006
  • AHB1712008
  • AHB1712009
  • AGB1712007
  • AHA1582003

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Toshiba American Medical Systems 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →