Brainlab AIRO Mobile CT System Recall: Risk of Unintended Motion During Transport
Brainlab recalls AIRO Mobile CT System (MobiCT-32) due to risk of unintended motion in transport mode. All units released since April 2014 with specific serial numbers are affected.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Risk of unintended motion while the AIRO system is in transport mode.
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What happened, in plain English
Brainlab is recalling its AIRO Mobile CT System (model MobiCT-32) because it can move unexpectedly while in transport mode. This could cause injury if the device is not properly secured during movement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73330-brainlab-airo-mobile-ct-system-recall-risk-of-unintended-motion.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73330-brainlab-airo-mobile-ct-system-recall-risk-of-unintended-motion · Updated September 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-0509-2018
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“Brainlab AIRO Mobile CT System Recall: Risk of Unintended Motion During Transport.” GovInfoNow, updated September 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73330-brainlab-airo-mobile-ct-system-recall-risk-of-unintended-motion. Based on FDA recall #Z-0509-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0509-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The AIRO system can move unintentionally while in transport mode, which could lead to injury if the device is not securely fastened. This risk occurs when the system is being moved or transported without proper stabilization.
Who’s affected
Healthcare facilities using the AIRO Mobile CT System for X-ray imaging since April 2014 are affected. Patients and staff are at risk if the device moves unexpectedly during transport.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for serial numbers starting with AIRO- (e.g., AIRO-0106 to AIRO-0214). The device was released since April 2014 and is intended for adult patients weighing under 400 lbs (182 kg).
- Brand
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What to do — step by step
Check Serial Number
Verify your AIRO Mobile CT System's serial number to confirm if it is in the recall list (e.g., AIRO-0106 to AIRO-0214).
Stop Using If Unsecured
If the device moves unexpectedly during transport, stop using it immediately and secure it properly.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 27 states.
FDA distribution: “Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the U.S. States: of AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MT, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WV; and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 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-0509-2018 (July 28, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0509-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on September 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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