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).