Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Analytical X-ray System. Delta, Delta Element, Delta Plus, DPO-4000-XX-U-EN-EN-PM-SP12, DPO-6000-XX-U-EN-EN-AP-SP10. Mobile X-ray System.

Company: Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas
Recall Initiated: June 9, 2015
Posted: July 31, 2015
Recall Number: Z-1991-2015
Quantity: 1047
Firm Location: Waltham, MA

Reason for Recall

Higher than published scatter around the probe head when testing some samples. At the point the customer would interact directly with the instrument (Trigger position), most readings were lower. However, measurements around the probe head were higher particularly on samples know to be highly scattering (plastics, soils) with minimal increases on high density samples (steel, aluminum).

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Lot / Code Info

Delta, Delta Element, Delta Plus, DPO-4000-XX-U-EN-EN-PM-SP12, DPO-6000-XX-U-EN-EN-AP-SP10.

Root Cause

Component change control

Action Taken

Olympus Scientific Solutions planned action: 1. Notify product managers as to potential issues 2. Distribute new table and notice to instrument owners 30 JUL 15 3. Post new table on website for access 15 JUN 15