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Type of Product Medical Device
TGA Recall Reference RC-2013-RN-01269-1
Product Name/Description DRX Revolution Mobile X-Ray System

All lot numbers affected

ARTG Number: 194055
Recall Action Level Hospital
Recall Action Classification Class II
Recall Action Commencement Date 9/12/2013
Responsible Entity Carestream Health Australia Pty Ltd
Reason/Issue The manufacturer, Carestream Health Inc has received reports of the below incidents:
- In the USA, the end cover of the DRX Revolution Mobile X-ray System column was dislodged when it was caught on an interfering object whilst the column was descending.
- Four occurrences in the USA of a communication failure between PC (host computer) and Communication I/O board (CIB) resulting in the generator not being reset after a successful exposure and image acquisition. This resulted in an exposure initiated by the user using the hand switch completing without the image being captured.
Recall Action Recall for Product Correction
Recall Action Instructions Carestream Health is installing a replacement end cap and software update to correct the issues.
Contact Information 02 8962 4914 - Carestream Health Australia