# China NMPA Product Recall - Digital medical X-ray imaging system; digital mobile X-ray machine

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> China NMPA product recall for Digital medical X-ray imaging system; digital mobile X-ray machine by Carestream Asia Pacific Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. published May 08, 2017. Recall level: Level II. Carestream Asia Pacific Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. initiated a voluntary Class II re

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: Carestream Asia Pacific Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is voluntarily recalling digital medical X-ray imaging systems and digital mobile X-ray machines.
- Company Name: Carestream Asia Pacific Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Publication Date: 2017-05-08
- Product Name: Digital medical X-ray imaging system; digital mobile X-ray machine
- Recall Level: Level II
- Recall Reason: This device poses a potential risk of unexpected movement.
- Discovering Company: Carestream Asia Pacific Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: Carestream Asia Pacific Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Summary: Carestream Asia Pacific Investment Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. initiated a voluntary Class II recall for specific models of its Digital Medical X-ray Imaging Systems and Digital Mobile X-ray Machines. This critical action, reported to the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) on May 8, 2017, addresses a significant safety concern. The company identified a potential risk where these medical devices could experience unexpected movement during operation. Such an uncontrolled movement poses a direct safety hazard, potentially endangering both patients and healthcare professionals utilizing the equipment. Operating under the oversight of the NMPA, the company proactively decided to recall the affected products to mitigate this safety risk and maintain compliance with established medical device regulations. While the document details a company-initiated corrective action, there are no inspection dates mentioned in the provided content; the focus is on the voluntary recall process itself. The required actions involve the removal of these devices from use, with specific product details, including specifications and batch numbers, comprehensively documented in the "Medical Device Recall Event Report Form." This swift response underscores the importance of addressing device malfunctions promptly to ensure patient safety and product reliability within the medical imaging sector.

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