RecallDepth

Altaire, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Device.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued May 3, 2005).

Company
Hitachi Medical Systems America Inc
Recall Initiated
April 11, 2005
Posted
May 3, 2005
Terminated
April 12, 2012
Recall Number
Z-0797-05
Quantity
212 devices
Firm Location
Twinsburg, OH
Official Source
View on FDA website ↗

Reason for Recall

The electrical cables that supply gradient power to the magnet can become loose over time and create a potential fire hazard.

Distribution

Direct accounts located in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Lot / Code Info

Serial numbers: L001 to L212

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

The firm sent a recall/field correction letter, dated 4/11/05, to direct accounts.

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