Spectral Instruments Ami HTX Recall: Momentary X-Ray Banner Absence Risk
Spectral Instruments recalls Ami HTX devices due to potential momentary absence of X-Ray On banner during run readiness checks. No specific remedy provided in official notice.
Recall notice
Momentary absence of On-Screen "X-Ray On" banner during run readiness check.
What happened, in plain English
Spectral Instruments is recalling all Ami HT: devices because they may show a momentary absence of the X-Ray On banner during run readiness checks. This could lead to users not knowing if the device is properly set up for X-ray imaging. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/697852-spectral-instruments-ami-htx-recall-momentary-x-ray-banner-absence.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/697852-spectral-instruments-ami-htx-recall-momentary-x-ray-banner-absence · Updated September 14, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2940-2026
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“Spectral Instruments Ami HTX Recall: Momentary X-Ray Banner Absence Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 14, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/697852-spectral-instruments-ami-htx-recall-momentary-x-ray-banner-absence. Based on FDA recall #Z-2940-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2940-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The device may temporarily fail to display the X-Ray On banner during run readiness checks. This could cause users to think the device is not properly configured for X-ray imaging when it actually is, potentially leading to incorrect usage.
Who’s affected
Users of Ami HTX devices are affected. Those who rely on the X-ray imaging function for medical or industrial purposes are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Ami HTX devices with any serial number. The recall applies to all units produced by Spectral Instruments.
- Brand
Spectral Instruments- Category
Medical device
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
United States.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-2939-2026 | Lago X; All serial numbers. | 40 |
| Z-2940-2026 | Ami HTX; All serial numbers. | 35 |
What to do — step by step
Check Device Status
Verify if the X-Ray On banner appears during run readiness checks. If it does not appear, the device may be affected.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 33 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA classified it Class II
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2940-2026 (July 24, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2940-2026 to see it in context.
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