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Toshiba TSX-301A AQUILION ONE (MPDCT0297EA) - Whole Body X-Ray CT Scanner

FDA device recall Z-1257-2011 · posted 2011-02-15 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Toshiba American Medical Systems Inc
Reason for recall
Incorrect Dose Calculation. The software that performs the pre-scan dose calculation uses an incorrect parameter for an exam Plan using a tube voltage of 80kV or 100kV. This results in a pre-scan expected dose that is approximately 10% lower than what the displayed value should be when the scanner executes the exam Plan.
Action taken
Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) issued notification to consignees 9/7/2010, via USPS return receipt mail. The letter contains a return reply form that is to be faxed to TAMS as proof of notification.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JAK
Quantity affected
44 units distributed between 09/2007 - 07/2010
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.
Date initiated
2010-09-07
Date posted
2011-02-15
Date terminated
2012-04-20
Location
Tustin, CA

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MODEL TSX-301B AQUILION CT SYSTEM (K083282)Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C2008-12-12