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Titan 3T MRI System, MRT-3010A/5. Product Usage: Usage: MRI system.

FDA device recall Z-0201-2014 · posted 2013-11-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
Reason for recall
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. is recalling due to a potential problem with Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) values when using the Toshiba Titan 3T System. When the system is used in combination with either the QD Head Coil (MJQH-142A) or the Large Knee SPEEDER (MJAJ-182A), SAR values lower than the actual SAR values may be displayed on the operating monitor.
Action taken
Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION". letter dated October 28, 2013 via USPS return receipt mail. The letter contains a return reply form that is to be faxed to TAMS for retention. The letter listed Device, Serial Number, reason for recall, problem, corrective actions, request to customers, and contact information.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
LNH
Quantity affected
18 units
Distribution
USA Nationwide Distribution in the states of: CA, FL, GA, IA, NV, NY, LA, IN, PA, OR, TX, and WI.
Date initiated
2013-10-28
Date posted
2013-11-13
Date terminated
2014-12-24
Location
Tustin, CA

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VANTAGE TITAN 3T (K102489)Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, Japan2011-08-02