The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2265-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Canon Solid State X-ray Imager Recall Due to Loose Screws

Canon is recalling 468 Solid State X-ray Imagers because screws holding the 55REF circuit board are loosening and roaming inside the sealed sensor.

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 (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Canon Inc. is recalling 468 units of the Solid State X-ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager), Digital Radiography, Models CXDI-55C, CXDI-55G, and CXDI-70C. These devices are intended to replace radiographic film/screen systems in all general purpose diagnostic procedures. The affected units have catalog numbers 3930B002AA, 3928B002AA, and 4066B002AA.

The recall is being conducted because screws holding the 55REF circuit board are loosening and roaming inside of the sealed sensor. This defect poses a risk of harm to patients or operators, although specific injury reports are not detailed in the source text.

The affected devices were distributed nationwide in the USA. Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using these devices and contact Canon Inc. for instructions on repair or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Canon Solid State X-ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager), Digital Radiography, Models CXDI-55C, CXDI-55G and CXDI-70C. These devices are intended to replace radiographic film/screen systems in all general purpose diagnostic procedures.
Manufacturer
Canon Inc.
Affected units
468

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 (3)

  • Catalog numbers 3930B002AA
  • 3928B002AA
  • and 4066B002AA.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Canon Inc.

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