Fujifilm FDR Go PLUS Mobile X-Ray System Recall: Braking Mechanism Risk
Fujifilm recalls FDR Go PLUS mobile X-ray systems with serial numbers MQ0001281001 to MQ00012: The braking mechanism may not engage when the handle is released, potentially causing unintended movement during use.
Use caution until it’s fixed
FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc., Modality Systems became aware of the possibility that the braking mechanism might not be engaged in all cases when the driving handle has been released.
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What happened, in plain English
Fujifilm is recalling mobile X-ray systems that could have a braking mechanism that doesn't engage when the handle is released. This risk could lead to unintended movement of the device during use, which might cause injury to patients or staff. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/69119-fujifilm-fdr-go-plus-mobile-x-ray-system-recall-braking.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/69119-fujifilm-fdr-go-plus-mobile-x-ray-system-recall-braking · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1040-2019
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“Fujifilm FDR Go PLUS Mobile X-Ray System Recall: Braking Mechanism Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/69119-fujifilm-fdr-go-plus-mobile-x-ray-system-recall-braking. Based on FDA recall #Z-1040-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1040-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The braking mechanism might not engage when the driving handle is released, which could cause the X-ray device to move unexpectedly during use. This unintended movement could potentially injure patients or staff if the device is not properly secured.
Who’s affected
Healthcare facilities using the Fujifilm FDR Go PLUS mobile X-ray system for hospital patients or emergency outpatients are most at risk. The device is intended for use with patients who cannot move or are in emergency situations.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for serial numbers starting with MQ0001281001 through MQ0001285004 on the Fujifilm FDR Go PLUS mobile X-ray system. The device is used in hospitals for patients who cannot move or are in emergency situations.
- Brand
Fujifilm Medical Systems- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Serial Number
Look for the serial number on the device, which should be between MQ0001281001 and MQ0001285004.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide Distribution” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 21 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
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-1040-2019 (January 15, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1040-2019 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 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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