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Health product recall

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

  1. 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