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Recall Z-0270-05 ยท LNH System, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Toshiba American Med Sys Inc

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Systems under the following names: Visart Excelart Excelart P2 Excelart P3 Excelart SPIN Excelart VANTAGE

DateDec 2, 2004 (initiated Oct 6, 2004)
StatusTerminated
ReasonSoftware defect causes images to be rotated 180 degrees.
Root causeOther
ActionFirm sent a letter to consignees October 6, 2004 describing the observed conditions causing the flaw to manifest itself. A workaround solution is also described in the letter. A software correction is under development and will be installed by a TAMS representative in the future.
Quantity67
DistributionNationwide
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K002531EXCELART WITH PIANISSIMO, MODEL MRT-1501/P3
Toshiba America Mri, Inc., Oct 26, 2000
K023511EXCELART WITH PIANISSIMO XG/AG SPIN EDITION, MODEL MRT-1501/P3, P2
Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C, Nov 5, 2002
K961092VISART
Toshiba America Medical Systems, In.C, Jun 14, 1996
K990620EXCELART
Toshiba America Mri, Inc., May 14, 1999
K993803EXCELART WITH PIANISSIMO
Toshiba America Mri, Inc., Feb 6, 2000