Z-1036-2017 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas — Waltham, MA

FDA device recall Z-1036-2017 was initiated by Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas on January 7, 2017 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: It was discovered under rare circumstances the LED warning light circuit could fail. If this happens, while the instrument is emitting X-rays during at test, the LED warning lights will not illuminate… The recall status is terminated (terminated August 27, 2019). Affected quantity: US 74.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
February 8, 2017
Initiation Date
January 7, 2017
Termination Date
August 27, 2019
Voluntary/Mandated
FDA Mandated
Product Quantity
US 74

Product Description

Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas Corporation (OSSA) VANTA¿ XRF Analyzer. Model Vanta VCR and Vanta VMR Analytical X-ray systems

Reason for Recall

It was discovered under rare circumstances the LED warning light circuit could fail. If this happens, while the instrument is emitting X-rays during at test, the LED warning lights will not illuminate. The test runs normally and will execute as before, but the light will not be on.

Distribution Pattern

US Distribution to the states of : PA, MA, CO, OH, NJ, GA, CA, TX, IL, VA, MN, NH, WA, SC, AZ, LA, MD, OK, IN, NY, NC and KS.

Code Information

affects all units.