Agfa recalls PET plates coated film with pinholes visible in dark images. Affected models include XJUB8, XJM73, XJUDD, XJM85, EKLYZ. No remedy specified in recall notice.
Due to an inhomogeneous coating solution, pinholes can become visible in even dark images. Visibility of the pinholes varies as material from this coating run shows pinholes in different frequencies and intensities
Agfa is recalling PET plates coated film that may show pinholes in dark images due to uneven coating. This could affect image quality in radiographic use but does not pose a safety risk.
The film's coating has uneven thickness, causing pinholes to appear in dark images. These pinholes vary in frequency and intensity depending on the batch of coating material used.
Medical professionals using radiographic film in healthcare settings. The risk is low as pinholes only affect image quality, not safety.
Check for product codes XJUB8, XJM73, XJUDD, XJM85, or EKLYZ. The batch numbers are 36930048, 36930047, 36940001, 36940002, or 36940003.
Identify the product code on the film packaging to see if it matches XJUB8, XJM73, XJUDD, XJM85, or EKLYZ.
No, the pinholes only affect image quality in dark images and do not pose a safety risk.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if your product code matches the affected models.
Pinholes may be visible in dark images, but the recall notice does not provide specific visual indicators.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Agfa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1034-2019 — Agfa Agfa Hello, I own a Agfa that is covered by recall Z-1034-2019 from Agfa. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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