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E.Cam
- Starting date:
- May 17, 2012
- Posting date:
- June 11, 2012
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-26309
Recalled Products
- E.Cam
Reason
There is a remote chance that during the motor replacement the radial drive gear may have been replaced incorrectly. If the gear is installed incorrectly, the mechanical brake may not engage creatng a patient hazard if the system is in the 180 degree head configuration.
Affected products
A. E.Cam
Lot or serial number
- N/A
Model or catalog number
- 7333235
Companies
- Manufacturer
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. Molecular Imaging