FDA Device

Spectre Wireless Footswitch/Handswitch system Model 98/99, Model FDS, Model FDB. The Spectre Wireless Encrypted Footswitch/Hand Switch System is a prescription use system and intended only for use with the system indicated in the model number

Hazard

TransAmerican Medical Imaging is recalling certain lots of TMI Spectre Wireless Footswitch/Hand switch for GE OEC 9800/9900 and Philips FDS and FDB Cath Labs due to potential safety issue related to the use of this product producing uncommanded X-ray.

What You Should Do

Remedy

TransAmerican Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated August 26, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to ensure that all potential users in their facility are made aware of the safety notification and the recommended actions. If the customers system does produce an uncommanded X-ray, turn the system off immediately. Remove the Spectre Wireless Footswitch and receiver and reinstall the standard OEM footswitch. Follow proper shutdown/system reboot instructions as indicated in the system operator's manual. Customers will be contacted to make arrangements for replacement of their TMi Spectre Wireless Footswitch at no charge. Customers will be provided a new TMI Spectre Wireless Footswitch and instructions on how to return the affected footswitch. Customers with questions were instructed to call 801-796-7335, ext 203.

Products

Spectre Wireless Footswitch/Handswitch system Model 98/99, Model FDS, Model FDB. The Spectre Wireless Encrypted Footswitch/Hand Switch System is a prescription use system and intended only for use wi
Brand
Trans American Medical, Inc.
UPC
Serial numbers NS 10324 through NS 10392

Units Affected

68