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Fluoroscan Mini C-arm InSight2, software versions 3.x, 4.0… recallZ-1327-2013 · Hologic, Inc. · initiated Apr 25, 2013

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in May 2013

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Hologic, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The audible alarm to alert the operator when cumulative irradiation time reaches five minutes is not accurate and the total cumulative irradiation time is not accurate.

FDA root cause category: Software design

What the company is doing

The firm, Hologic, Inc. sent an "Urgent: Medical Device Recall" letter dated April 25, 2013, via FedEx to consignees/customers notifying them of the software defect and providing them with corrected user installable software version. The customers were instructed to complete and return the Enclosure to Customer Notification, Confirmation of Notification form via fax to Hologic at 866-652-8674 or mail the document to Hologic using the enclosed pre-addressed, pre-paid return envelope. Should you have any questions regarding this recall, require further information or assistance with the software installation call Hologic's Help Desk at 1-800-321-4659.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1327-2013
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Apr 25, 2013
Posted by the FDA
May 17, 2013
Recalling firm
Hologic, Inc.
Quantity
2780
Product code
JAA
FDA submissions
K051025
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: DE, RU, AU, IT, GB, ES, FR, KR, ZA, CA, AR, LT, TW, CN, BE, AT, JP, QA, SA, SG, HK, SI, NL, and SE.

Product description

Fluoroscan Mini C-arm InSight2, software versions 3.x, 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2 The device is a Mini C-arm Fluroscopic Imaging System designed to provide physicians with general fluoroscopic visualization of a patient, including but no limited to surgical orthopedic and podiatry use, critical and emergency procedures, and light anatomy imaging situation.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Serial numbers per recall strategy.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

1 device cleared under K051025 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 65028).

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