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Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) Aquilion 32 CT system, computed tomography x-ray system.

FDA device recall Z-1707-2008 · posted 2008-09-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Toshiba American Med Sys Inc
Reason for recall
Excessive radiation: Intermittent shifting of CT numbers causes the actual dose to the patient to be greater than expected, when Sure Exposure option is used.
Action taken
Toshiba sent a letter to customers in July 2007, and sent field service representatives to update the Data Aquisition System in September/October 2007.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAK
Quantity affected
1203 total
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including USA and Japan.
Date initiated
2007-10-01
Date posted
2008-09-29
Date terminated
2012-07-16
Location
Tustin, CA

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RecordFirmDate
AQUILION CT SCANNER, MODEL TSX-101A (K982265)Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C1998-08-26