Moderate riskFDA DeviceClass II

Shimadzu X-ray systems recalled for possible loose C-arm bolts

The recall covers 118 Shimadzu Trinias Opera Smart, Opera Grand and Smart OBL interventional fluoroscopic X-ray systems with C-arm support. The mounting bolts securing the C-arm drive unit may not be torqued to specification, potentially compromising structural stability and safe operation. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Contact Shimadzu Corporation Medical Systems Division about the C-arm drive unit mounting bolts, since the notice does not say how to check or fix them.
  2. Check whether your system's serial number matches the list in the notice, such as M1F0D3BF4001 or 41F0F40E5001, or its UDI matches the listed codes.
  3. The notice doesn't say how to get a repair or replacement; ask Shimadzu or the system's supplier for next steps.

Is yours affected?

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Product
Trinias Opera Smart (C16s, F12s)/Opera Grand(C12s,C16s, F12s)/Smart OBL Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System containing C-arm support (MH-500, MH-60),
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
All ages (0 months and older)

Details

Units affected
118 unts.
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Nishinokyo Kuwabara -Cho, Nakagyo-Ku; 1, Kyoto, Japan
Classification
Class II
Recall number
Z-0347-2027

In the FDA's words

Description
Trinias Opera Smart (C16s, F12s)/Opera Grand(C12s,C16s, F12s)/Smart OBL Interventional Fluoroscopic X-Ray System containing C-arm support (MH-500, MH-60), The mounting bolts securing the C-arm drive unit of the X-ray system may not be torqued to specification, potentially compromising structural stability and safe operation. Serial number/Shimadzu Medical Systems #/UDI: M1F0D3BF4001/ SMS20250167/ (01)04540217067145(11)250; M1F0CC4EB001/ SMS20250098/ (01)04540217067022(11)241; M1F0D27EA001/ SMS20250001/ (01)04540217067138(11)241; 41F0F43E7001/ SMS20250034/ (01)04540217068951(11)240; M1F0D3BE7001/ SMS20250248/ (01)04540217067145(11)240; M1F0D3BE6001/ SMS20240196/ (01)04540217067145(11)240; 41F0F40E5001/ N/A/ (01)04540217068937(11)240; 41F0F41E5001/ N/A/ (01)04540217068944(11)240; 41F0F43E5001/ SMS20240236/ (01)04540217068951(11)240; M1F0CD7E4001/ SMS20240162/ (01)04540217067046(11)240; 41F0F41E1001/ SMS20240062/ (01)04540217068944(11)240; 41F0F43DB002/ SMS20240101/ (01)04540217068951(11)231; 41F0F43DB001/ SMS20240100/ (01)04540217068951(11)231; M1F0CD7D4001/ SMS20230178/ (01)04540217067046(11)230 Distribution: US Nationwide distribution in the states of SC, TX, FL, TN, CA, FL, NY. Affected quantity: 118 unts.
Hazard
The mounting bolts securing the C-arm drive unit of the X-ray system may not be torqued to specification, potentially compromising structural stability and safe operation.

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