SEDECAL Battery Mobile X-ray Unit EASY MOVING Model 3.1: Anti-fall system interference
SEDECAL recalls Battery Mobile X-ray Unit EASY MOVING Model 3.1 with telescopic column 3.1 (model numbers SM-20HF-Batt to MobileDiagnost wDR) due to potential interference with anti-fall system. Affected units may not function safely during movement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Potential interference with the anti-fall system.
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What happened, in plain English
SEDECAL is recalling Battery Mobile X-ray Units with telescopic column 3.1 model numbers SM-20HF-Batt through MobileDiagnost wDR. The units could interfere with their own anti-fall system, potentially causing a fall during movement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/56282-sedecal-battery-mobile-x-ray-unit-easy-moving-model-3.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/56282-sedecal-battery-mobile-x-ray-unit-easy-moving-model-3 · Updated August 19, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1754-2024
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“SEDECAL Battery Mobile X-ray Unit EASY MOVING Model 3.1: Anti-fall system interference.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/56282-sedecal-battery-mobile-x-ray-unit-easy-moving-model-3. Based on FDA recall #Z-1754-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1754-2024%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The anti-fall system may not work properly during movement, increasing the risk of the unit tipping over. This could lead to injuries for people nearby, especially in healthcare settings where the unit is moved frequently.
Who’s affected
Healthcare facilities using these mobile X-ray units are most at risk. Patients and staff could be affected if the unit tips over during movement due to anti-fall system failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers SM-20HF-Batt, SM-32HF-Batt, SM-40HF-Batt, SM-50HF-Batt, SM-40-HF-B-D-VIR, SM-20HF-B-D-KM, SM-32-HF-B-D-KM, SM-40HF-B-D-KM, or SM-50HF-B-D-KM on the unit. The units are labeled as 'Battery Mobile X-ray Unit EASY MOVING Model with telescopic column 3.1'.
- Brand
SEDECAL- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Model Number
Look for model numbers SM-20HF-Batt through SM-50HF-B-D-KM on the unit's label or documentation.
Stop Using if Unsure
If you cannot confirm the model number, stop using the unit until you can verify it is not affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 3 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide in the states of CA, IL, NJ, and areas yet to be identified by Philips Medical Systems DMC GmbH, Hamburg, Germany.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: California, Illinois, New Jersey.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 4 months 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-1754-2024 (January 22, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1754-2024 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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