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KODAK DirectView DR 7100 System, Catalog # 133-6049. This is a digital radiology system. The major components are: operator console; digital imaging capture device; tilting table with floating top; ceiling-mounted x-ray tube; x-ray generator timing and distribution unit.

Company
Eastman Kodak Co
Recall Initiated
October 20, 2005
Posted
December 8, 2005
Terminated
December 30, 2005
Recall Number
Z-0274-06
Quantity
3
Firm Location
Rochester, NY

Reason for Recall

Potential weld defect in the Overhead Tube Support assembly which connects the tube assembly to the telescoping arm. This could cause the tube assembly to fall, injuring anyone near the unit.

Distribution

DOMESTIC: 12 units shipped to 12 medical facilities in FL, KY, MI, NY, OH, PA, and SC. FOREIGN: 12 units shipped to 7 hospitals in China, 1 warehouse in China; 1in the possession of Chinese Customs (government); and 1 is in a warehouse in Russia.

Lot / Code Info

s/n DR71000121 and DR71000123.

Root Cause

Other

Action Taken

Letters dated 10/20/2005 were hand carried by Kodak Field Service Reps. Kodak Field Engineers inspected units and found the two defective units (both in China).

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