Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

SHIMADZU MobileDaRt Evolution (MX8 Version) Recalled by Shimadzu Medical Systems Usa Com Due to In these units, the brake is usually released...

Date: January 14, 2019
Company: Shimadzu Medical Systems Usa Com
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Shimadzu Medical Systems Usa Com directly.

Affected Products

SHIMADZU MobileDaRt Evolution (MX8 Version), Mobile X-Ray System Product Usage: This device is intended to be used to take a film, CR or general radiography of patients in the hospital who cannot move and/or of outpatients in emergency. Exposure can be captured on film, CR or Digital Radiography (DR).

Quantity: 93 units

Why Was This Recalled?

In these units, the brake is usually released by gripping the drive handle and applied by letting go of the handle. However, for systems within a specified manufacture period, we have identified that even when letting go of the handle, the systems brakes are not applied. In this event, if the Operator releases the handle when the device is moving, the unit will continue to coast.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Shimadzu Medical Systems Usa Com

Shimadzu Medical Systems Usa Com has 7 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report