FDR Visionary Suite X-ray Equipment Recalled Due to Overheating and Smoke Risk

What Happened

Health Canada has announced a recall involving the FDR Visionary Suite X-ray diagnostic equipment. A technical issue was identified within the X-ray high-voltage generator’s cabinet, specifically regarding the electromagnetic contactors. It was found that these contacts may weld together, allowing electrical current to continue flowing to the power supply circuit even after the device has been powered off. This malfunction can lead to the circuit overheating, damaging surrounding components and potentially producing smoke.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects the following specific unit of the FDR Visionary Suite:

• Product Name: FDR Visionary Suite
• Manufacturer: Shimadzu Corporation
• Serial Number: MP95A9E9C001
• Model/Catalogue Number: MP95A9E9C001

What You Should Do

Facilities using the FDR Visionary Suite should identify if their equipment matches the affected serial number. While specific consumer return instructions were not detailed in the initial notice, owners of medical diagnostic equipment typically coordinate with the manufacturer for technical service. Shimadzu Corporation is located at 1, Nishinokyo-Kuwabaracho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto-Fu, Japan.

Why This Matters

This recall is significant because the failure of power-cut mechanisms in high-voltage medical equipment poses a fire hazard and risk of equipment damage, which could impact both patient safety and clinical operations.

Source

For more information, visit the official Health Canada recall notice.