Medtronic recalls O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging Systems due to software issues affecting startup, shutdown, communication, motion control, and image acquisition. Affected units may require software update to version 3.1.7.
Software anomalies were reported to affect the following system functionalities: startup and shutdown, system and network communication, motion control, image acquisition and output, dose reporting, and logs generation. Software version 3.1.7 will be installed on all 2nd edition imaging systems.
Medtronic is recalling its O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging Systems because software anomalies could affect critical functions like startup, shutdown, and image acquisition. This recall is important because improper software operation could lead to inaccurate imaging during medical procedures.
Software anomalies in the system could cause issues with startup and shutdown processes, communication between components, motion control, image acquisition, and dose reporting. These problems might lead to inaccurate imaging during medical procedures if not corrected.
Medical facilities using the O-arm 1000 2nd Edition Imaging System with model number Bl70000027120R are affected. Surgeons and medical staff performing procedures with this system are at risk.
Check for the model number Bl70000027120R on the system. The product was sold with the serial number starting with 'Bl70000027120R' and is used in medical facilities for 2D and 3D imaging.
Install software version 3.1.7 to fix the reported anomalies affecting system functions.
The model number is Bl70000027120R.
Software version 3.1.7 will be installed on all affected systems.
No, the recall requires a software update rather than immediate discontinuation.
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Subject: Recall Z-0276-2019 — Medtronic Medtronic Hello, I own a Medtronic that is covered by recall Z-0276-2019 from Medtronic. 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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