Hologic Horizon X-Ray Bone Densitometer Models: Electromagnetic Compatibility Issue
Hologic recalls Horizon X-Ray Bone Densitometer (DXA) models Horizon-A, Horizon-W, Horizon-WI, Horizon-C, Horizon-CI, Horizon-A-CN due to electromagnetic compatibility issues with international medical standards. Affected units have serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Lower-risk recall
Non-conformance pertains to electromagnetic compatibility requirements according to the international technical standard IEC 60601-1-2 for the safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment, where the result from the Horizon DXA System exceeded the limit for acceptability.
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What happened, in plain English
Hologic is recalling specific models of their Horizon X-Ray Bone Densitometer (DXA) systems because they failed electromagnetic compatibility tests. This means the equipment might not work safely with medical standards, but the risk is not described as causing injury or death. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/54876-hologic-horizon-x-ray-bone-densitometer-models-electromagnetic-compatibility-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/54876-hologic-horizon-x-ray-bone-densitometer-models-electromagnetic-compatibility-issue · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2373-2024
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“Hologic Horizon X-Ray Bone Densitometer Models: Electromagnetic Compatibility Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/54876-hologic-horizon-x-ray-bone-densitometer-models-electromagnetic-compatibility-issue. Based on FDA recall #Z-2373-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2373-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The equipment failed electromagnetic compatibility testing according to international medical standards (IEC 60601-1-2). This means the device might not function properly with medical electrical systems, but the recall does not indicate a risk of injury or death.
Who’s affected
Healthcare providers and medical facilities that own or use the recalled Horizon X-Ray Bone Densitometer models. The risk is low as the issue relates to electromagnetic compatibility, not immediate safety hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your device has a serial number listed in the provided recall notice (e.g., 305588M, 305953M, etc.). The affected models are Horizon-A, Horizon-W, Horizon-WI, Horizon-C, Horizon-CI, and Horizon-A-CN.
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What to do — step by step
Check Your Device
Look for the serial number on your device to see if it matches the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of India, Australia, Spain, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Canada, Thailand, Dominican Republic, Portugal, Islas Canarias, Andorra, Switzerland, Taiwan, Austria, Korea, Republic of…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 41 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2373-2024 (June 13, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2373-2024 to see it in context.
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