Shimadzu Medical Systems: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0261-2013)

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:

R-20J , Diagnostic X-Ray Beam-Limiting Device. In combination with any of below X-Ray tubes: 06/1.2P364DK-85, 0.6/1.2P324DK-125, 06/1.2P324DK-85, 0.6/1.2P38DE-85. Product Usage: The device is the beam-limiting device for X-ray Radiography.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 28, 2011

Date Posted: November 14, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0261-2013

Event ID: 62271

Reason for Recall:

Shimadzu is recalling Diagnostic X-ray Beam-Limiting Device, Mobile x-ray system and Diagnostic x-ray tube assembly because they do not comply with the Product Performance Standards, 21CFR 1020.30 (m) Beam quality --(1) Half-value layer (HVL), which was revised in 2006. Certain devices might not comply with the requirements for them in some x-ray generating condition after the revision in 2006.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 308 units

Code Information:

Device Model #R-20J

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated