The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-3248-2018·Announced 2018-10-03

Swissray Medical Recalls ddR Formula B X-ray Systems for Movement and Calibration Issues

Swissray Medical is recalling 26 ddR Formula B X-ray systems in the U.S. due to potential arm movement, calibration loss, and communication loss that could cause injury.

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 and involves a risk of injury from mechanical movement and calibration loss, but no specific injuries or hospitalizations are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Swissray Medical is recalling 26 units of the ddR Formula B X-ray System in the United States. The recall was initiated because the devices may experience movement of the arm, loss of calibration, and loss of communication. These malfunctions present a risk of possible injury to patients or operators.

The affected units are distributed nationwide and are identified by specific serial numbers listed in the recall documentation. The X-ray systems are used for medical imaging. The recall covers both units in U.S. commerce and those outside of U.S. commerce, with the specific serial numbers provided in the agency's structured data.

Healthcare facilities and users of these devices should stop using the affected X-ray systems immediately. Swissray Medical is the recalling firm and is responsible for managing the recall process. Users should contact the manufacturer or follow the instructions provided by the FDA to resolve the safety issue.

The recalled product

Product
ddR Formula B X-ray System, ddR Formula B Product Usage: X-ray system used for imaging
Manufacturer
Swissray Medical
Affected units
26

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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