CanadaShimadzu RADspeed Pro X‑Ray Support and CH‑200 and CH‑200M ceiling tube supports are affected; CH‑200/CH‑200M are identified by their model numbers and many serial/lot numbers require contacting the manufacturer, RADspeed Pro has no serial/catalogue number listed. The mounting shaft on the CH‑200/CH‑200M may crack and break from material aging, and in rare cases protective components may not function if the shaft fails while the unit is lifted forward. Countermeasure parts are available that will prevent detachment if the shaft fails.
What's being recalled
Companies: Shimadzu Corporation, 1, Nishinokyo-Kuwabaracho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto-Fu, Japan, 604-8511.
How to identify it
Affected products: CH-200, CH-200M Ceiling Tube Support; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: CH-200M
Affected products: CH-200, CH-200M Ceiling Tube Supports; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: CH-200
Affected products: RADspeed Pro X-Ray Support; Lot or serial number: Not applicable.; Model or catalogue number: Not applicable.
The hazard
The CH-200 and CH-200M ceiling tube supports include a suspension mechanism and rotating shaft that allow x-ray tube positioning. It was found that the mounting shaft may crack and eventually break due to material aging. in rare cases, the protective components may not function properly if the shaft fails while the unit is lifted forward.
What to do
Countermeasure parts will prevent detachment if the shaft fails.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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