The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2202-2020·Announced 2020-06-10

Agfa DR 800 X-Ray System Recalled for Dose Calculation Error

Agfa N.V. is recalling 13 DR 800 digital radiography systems because a software error may cause incorrect dose calculations during specific fluoroscopic exams.

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 risk-of-harm product (radiation dose calculation error) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Agfa N.V. is recalling 13 units of the AGFA Digital Radiography X-Ray system DR 800 with MUSICA Dynamic (Type number: 6010/200). The recall affects specific serial numbers: 0925, 0945, 0948, 0949, 1003, 1022, 1116, 1136, 1161, 1229, 1239, 1401, and 1404. These units were distributed nationwide in the United States, including in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The recall is due to a potential software defect where the system may incorrectly calculate the dose per minute for fluoroscopy exams. This error can occur under specific conditions: during a fluoroscopic exam, when the automatic brightness stabilization (ABS) is turned off, and when parameters are manually changed. The DR 800 system is indicated for dynamic imaging examinations such as positioning fluoroscopy, gastro-intestinal examinations, urogenital tract examinations, and angiography, as well as project radiography of all body parts, but is not intended for mammography.

Healthcare facilities and users should contact Agfa N.V. for instructions on how to resolve the issue. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this defect.

The recalled product

Product
AGFA Digital Radiography X- Ray system DR 800 with MUSICA Dynamic, Type number: 6010/200 - Product Usage: DR 800: Agfa s DR 800 system is indicated for performing dynamic imaging examinations (fluoroscopy and/or rapid sequence) of the following anatomies/procedures: positioning f
Manufacturer
Agfa N.V.
Affected units
13

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 (13)

  • Serial Numbers: 0925
  • 0945
  • 0948
  • 0949
  • 1003
  • 1022
  • 1116
  • 1136
  • 1161
  • 1229
  • 1239
  • 1401
  • and 1404

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 10 states specifically: