Carestream Health, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2202-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.
Product Description:

Carestream DRX-1 System Battery --- Made in U.S.A. for Carestream Health, Inc., Carestream Health, Inc., 150 Verona St, Rochester, NY 14608. --- The battery may be sold with the DRX-1 imaging device or as a stand-alone accessory.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 12, 2012
Date Posted: August 22, 2012
Recall Number: Z-2202-2012
Event ID: 62310
Reason for Recall:

Carestream DRX-1 System batteries manufactured before June 2012 due to two occurrences of lithium-ion battery overheating, which may cause burns.

Status: Terminated
Product Quantity: 9971 units
Code Information:

All DRX-1 batteries manufactured before June 2012.

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution, including Nationwide (USA).

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated