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Regius Model 370 Digital Radiography Konica Minolta

FDA device recall Z-1481-06 · posted 2006-08-31 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Konica Minolta Medical Imaging USA, Inc.
Reason for recall
A hand grip column, even though locked in position, moved downward about 3 cm while a patient was holding the hand grip for lateral exposure. When the hand grip moved down, the patient who was holding it lost his or her balance and almost fell. This problem only occurred in Japan with one system.
Action taken
Konica Minolta USA contacted the site of the sole US user by phone on 7/14/06, followed by e-mail and certified mail/return receipt.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MQB
Quantity affected
1 in US
Distribution
Texas
Date initiated
2006-07-14
Date posted
2006-08-31
Date terminated
2006-09-05
Location
Wayne, NJ

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