Shimadzu Medical Systems: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-0264-2013)

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:

0.7/1.2JG326D-265 Product Usage: The device is a mobile X-ray system in order to take general radiography of patients in the hospital who cannot move and/or of outpatients in emergency.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 28, 2011

Date Posted: November 14, 2012

Recall Number: Z-0264-2013

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: 5 units

Code Information:

MobileArt Evolution (12.5 kW) S/N of X-ray tube: 2XY0090049 2XY0090052 2XY0090062 2XY0090388 2XY0092824 2XY0092822 2XY0094944 2XY0094940 2XY0095628 2XY0095975 2XY0095996 2XY0097550 2XY0097539 2XY0000035 2XY0090058 MobileArt Evolution (32 kW) S/N of X-ray tube: 2XY0092847 2XY0092851 2XY0092850 2XY0093893 2XY0093890 2XY0093561 2XY0096822 2XY0096828 2XY0097579 2XY0000834 2XY0001079 2XY0001215 2XY0001200 2XY0001311 2XY0001216 2XY0001312 2XY0001214 2XY0001377 2XY0001374 2XY0001383 2XY0001488 2XY0001653 2XY0001478 2XY0001657 2XY0001658 2XY0001674 2XY0001672 2XY0001644 2XY0002081 2XY0002281 2XY0002088 2XY0002083 2XY0002289 2XY0001827 CM74B3012026 2XY0003774 2XY0004043

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated