CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 23 Sep 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Patient Fiducial (Patient Referential) recalled by Imactis
Imactis is recalling Imactis Patient Fiducial (Patient Referential), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Aug 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-2972-2020
- FDA event ID
- 85258
- Recalling firm
- Imactis, St Martin D Heres, N/A
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 24 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 15 Sep 2020
- Reported
- 23 Sep 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 24 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Sep 2020 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
| 23 Sep 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm has received reports concerning the patient fiducial disk separating from the body and users attempting to re-assemble the device. The use of a re-assembled patient fiducial could lead to inability to navigate or inaccuracies such as improper needle trajectory.
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
Imactis Patient Fiducial (Patient Referential), REF: IHR-YY-XXX component used in conjunction with the ImactisCT-Navigation Workstation (REF J02000/J00180)
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL & WI.
Questions about this recall
Is Patient Fiducial (Patient Referential) recalled?
Yes. Imactis recalled Patient Fiducial (Patient Referential) on 24 Aug 2020. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-2972-2020.
Why was it recalled?
The firm has received reports concerning the patient fiducial disk separating from the body and users attempting to re-assemble the device. The use of a re-assembled patient fiducial could lead to inability to navigate or inaccuracies such as improper needle trajectory.
Which lots are affected?
All Serial Numbers
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of FL & WI.
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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