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Wall Mounting Plate, an accessory to the Gendex eXpert DC (REF 110-0205G1) and 765DC (REF 110-0155G1)Intraoral X-Ray Sys

FDA device recall Z-1559-2011 · posted 2011-03-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Gendex Dental Systems
Reason for recall
The X-Ray unit may break loose from the mounting plate and fall off the wall due to defects in the mounting plate.
Action taken
The firm, Gendex, sent an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD CORRECTION" letter dated December 20, 2010 to their customers. A revised notification letter dated January 20, 2011, was sent to the customers providing further clarification on instruction to correct the problem, as well as a template for end user notification. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to contact their customers, inform them of the issue and replace the wall-mounting plate. The customers were also instructed to complete and return the attached acknowledgement form via fax to 215-997-5665 Attn: Regulatory Affairs or email to: regulatory.affairs@gendex.com and contact Gendex Customer Service at 1-800-323-8029. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the Regulatory Affairs Associate at 847-364-3290 or regulatory.affairs@gendex.com.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
EHD
Quantity affected
34 wall plates
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA and countries including: Australia, Canada and Germany.
Date initiated
2010-12-20
Date posted
2011-03-04
Date terminated
2012-08-14
Location
Des Plaines, IL

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