Recall Record

Torrance, CA, United States

Shimadzu Medical Systems recalls

7 recalls recorded since 2018, most recently on 20 April 2026. 5 are listed as ongoing. Status and classification are as published by the FDA.

Recalls7
Ongoing (FDA)5
Terminated or completed2
Class I (FDA)0

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
20 April 2026
Reason
Electromagnetic contactors within high voltage generator may weld together, resulting in current being supplied to power supply even if power is off.
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Canada, The Bahamas, China, Denmark, H
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2294-2026

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
10 January 2022
Reason
It was found that the irradiated x-ray may exceed the xray radiation dose rate specified in CFR 1020.32 in some specific case of fluoroscopic mode due to inadequate adjusting criteria in installation.
Distribution
U.S.: AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, WA, and WV. O.U.S.: N/A
Initiated
FDA Mandated
Recall numbers
Z-0869-2022, Z-0868-2022, Z-0867-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
16 December 2021
Reason
Due to the inadequate adjusting criteria in installation, the system generator on two Digital Angiography Systems, the irradiated x-ray may exceed the x-ray radiation dose rate in fluoroscopic mode.
Distribution
U.S.: CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX and WA O.U.S.: Not provided.
Initiated
FDA Mandated
Recall numbers
Z-0654-2022, Z-0655-2022

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
18 November 2020
Reason
The firm has identified a problem with the control software for the celling arm of the X-Ray System . This software issue could cause the ceiling arm of the device to move after the operator has released the movement lever. This could result in possible collision or harm to the patient or system operator.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of KY, CA, MI, OH, CT, MI, NY, SC, NC,IN, IL, TN, LA, CT, MT.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall numbers
Z-0556-2021, Z-0554-2021, Z-0555-2021

Ongoing Class II Medical devices

Recall started
9 November 2020
Reason
There is a potential that the adjustable handle option on the X-Ray system may have been installed with improper bolts. This could result in improper driving operation which could lead to harm of individuals around the device.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WI.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-0534-2021

Completed Class II Medical devices

Recall started
4 November 2019
Reason
The DAP meters were found to be outside of tolerance.
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL, KY, and LA. There was no government/military/foreign distribution.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2591-2020

Terminated Class II Medical devices

Recall started
12 January 2018
Terminated
24 February 2022
Reason
When selecting serial radiography with a pulse rate of 7.5fps (including selecting a preset or changing the pulse rate using a temporary edit function) it was observed the indicated "irradiation time" on the X-ray Generator Console, as well as the "integral dose" on the external console of fluoroscopy, were reset to 0. There has been one report of this event.
Distribution
US Nationwide in the states of IL, WA, MI, TX, AZ, CA, LA, FL, SC, and NJ.
Initiated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall number
Z-2060-2018

A terminated FDA recall means the FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made. What statuses mean.