The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3191-2018·Announced 2018-09-26

Swissray Medical Recalls ddR Formula B X-ray Systems for Bucky Movement Risk

Swissray Medical is recalling 27 ddR Formula B X-ray systems because the bucky component may move unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to patients.

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 (unexpected movement of a medical device component) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Swissray Medical is recalling 27 units of the ddR Formula B X-ray System in the United States. The recall is due to a potential defect where the bucky, the moveable part that holds the grid and positions the patient, may move unexpectedly.

The affected devices are distributed nationwide in the US and in several other countries, including Austria, Dubai, China, Germany, Libya, Malaysia, Russia, and South Africa. The recall covers specific serial numbers listed in the agency's records.

Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected X-ray systems and contact Swissray Medical for instructions on corrective action. Patients who have used these devices should consult their healthcare provider if they experience any related issues.

The recalled product

Product
ddR Formula B X-ray System, Model ddR Formula B X-ray system used for imaging
Manufacturer
Swissray Medical
Affected units
27

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 (20)

  • Serial Numbers within U.S.A commerce - 1302002
  • 1302003
  • 1302005
  • 1302009
  • 1302011
  • 1402001
  • 1402002
  • 1402006
  • 1402007
  • 1402008
  • 1402009
  • 1402011
  • 1402012
  • 1402015
  • 1502001
  • 1502002
  • 1502004
  • 1502005
  • 1502006
  • 1502007

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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