Deerfield Imaging Starburst Adaptor Thumb Screw Recall: Incorrect Thread Hazard
Deerfield Imaging recalls Starburst adaptor thumb screws with serial numbers 10006657-10006726 due to incorrect thread design. This may cause improper installation and potential safety issues.
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What happened, in plain English
Deerfield Imaging is recalling Starburst adaptor thumb screws with specific serial numbers because they have an incorrect thread design. This could lead to improper installation and potential safety issues if used incorrectly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73140-deerfield-imaging-starburst-adaptor-thumb-screw-recall-incorrect-thread-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73140-deerfield-imaging-starburst-adaptor-thumb-screw-recall-incorrect-thread-hazard · Updated September 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-3211-2017
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“Deerfield Imaging Starburst Adaptor Thumb Screw Recall: Incorrect Thread Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated September 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73140-deerfield-imaging-starburst-adaptor-thumb-screw-recall-incorrect-thread-hazard. Based on FDA recall #Z-3211-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-3211-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The thumb screws have an incorrect thread design, which can lead to improper installation. This may cause the screws to not function as intended, potentially leading to safety issues if used incorrectly.
Who’s affected
Owners of the Starburst adaptor thumb screws with serial numbers 10006657 through 10006726 are affected. Users who install these screws incorrectly may face safety issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the serial numbers on the Starburst adaptor thumb screws: 10006657, 10006658, 10006725, 10006660, 10006726, and 10006659. These specific serial numbers are part of the recall.
- Brand
Deerfield Imaging- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Serial Numbers
Verify the serial numbers on the Starburst adaptor thumb screws to see if they match the recalled numbers: 10006657, 10006658, 10006725, 10006660, 10006726, 10006659.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
FDA distribution: “IL, OR, PA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Oregon, Pennsylvania.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 9 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-3211-2017 (August 14, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-3211-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 18, 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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