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ASPIRE Cristalle (FDR MS-3500) Mammography machine recallZ-0386-2018 · Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. · initiated Jul 14, 2017

Class II Terminated All recalls posted in January 2018

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 Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., 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.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

There was a case that the swivel arm went down unintentionally when it was moved up/down.

FDA root cause category: Employee error

What the company is doing

FUJIFILM sent an Urgent: Medical Device Correction Letter dated July 14, 2017, accompanied by a Customer Feedback form to customers. PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS Please refer to the following page which provides the details of the problem and instructions for actions to be taken. Please follow the instructions in the ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN BY CUSTOMER/USER section. We sincerely regret the inconvenience that this may cause you. FUJIFILM is committed to providing products and services of the highest quality. Your satisfaction with FUJIFILM products and with our response to this issue is very important to us. If you have any questions about this matter, please contact your local FUJIFILM office. For further questions, please call (360) 356-6821.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0386-2018
Recall class
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Jul 14, 2017
Posted by the FDA
Jan 17, 2018
Recalling firm
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc.
Quantity
15 US 1 OUS
Product code
MUE
FDA submissions
K133972
Distribution
US Distribution and Internationally to Mexico.

Product description

ASPIRE Cristalle (FDR MS-3500) Mammography machine The Fujifilm Digital Mammography Systems, Aspire HD Plus (FDR MS-2500) and Aspire HD-s (FDR MS-2000), generate full-field digital mammography images that can, as other fall-field digital mammography systems, be used for screening and diagnosis of breast cancer and are intended for use in the same clinical applications as traditional screen-film mammography systems.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

FDR MS-3500 : S/N- 76221095 or earlier

Other devices under the same FDA submission

2 devices cleared under K133972 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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