| | Class 2 Device Recall CXR4 Computed Tomography Scanner |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | November 05, 2008 |
| Date Posted | January 08, 2009 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 21, 2012 |
| Recall Number | Z-0608-2009 |
| Recall Event ID |
50167 |
| 510(K)Number | K040902 |
| Product Classification |
Computed Tomography X-Ray System - Product Code JAK
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| Product | Hitachi CXR4 Computed Tomography Scanner. This product is an x-ray imaging device that produces cross-sectional images of he body at different angles. The system reconstructs, processes, displays, and stores the collected images. The device output can provide an aid to diagnosis when used by a qualified physician and is intended for general purpose CT applications. |
| Code Information |
Serial numbers: CXR46202 through CXR46248 excluding CXR46207, CXR46208, CXR46215, and CXR46222. |
| FEI Number |
1528028
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
1959 Summit Commerce Park
Twinsburg
OH
44087
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| For Additional Information Contact | Doug J. Thistlethwaite 330-425-1313 Ext. 3720 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Software error: The device has a software error that can result in a condition where the displayed image orientation does not match the display orientation markers (right-left reversal). |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Software design |
| Action | On 11/5/2008 Hitachi Medical Systems sent recall notification letters entitled "URGENT - DEVICE RECALL CORRECTION" to its customers informing them of the problem with the software. They stated that a Hitachi service representative will contact each customer to schedule a software upgrade. For further information, please contact Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc. by telephone at 330-425-1313. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 42 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution --- including states of AZ, CA, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, PR, SC, TX, VA, and WI. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 �7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = JAK
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