Reported Jan 3, 2018 · Terminated

L3 Security & Detection System Cabinet X-ray system used for security screening of checked airline baggage.

L3 Security & Detection

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: L3 Security & Detection · 10E Commerce Way · Woburn, MA · 01801-1044

Is this the product you have?

  • L3 Security & Detection System Cabinet X-ray system used for security screening of checked airline baggage.
Lot codes and dates
  • Model NumberExaminer 3DX 6000 cabinet x-ray system
Amount recalled
471

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide
  • VA

Why it was recalled

L3 has determined in airport environments, there have been several cases where a small air gap has developed where the entrance or exit tunnels meet up with the main x-ray scanner tunnel. This a gap in x-ray shielding can result in x-ray emissions that exceed the limit in the federal performance standard for cabinet x-ray systems (see 21 CFR ¿ 1020.40(c)(1)).

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Feb 10, 2020 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:31 PM UTC

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