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      "event_date_initiated": "2003-09-05",
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      "address_1": "2501 N. Barrington Road",
      "city": "Hoffman Estates",
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      "additional_info_contact": "Mr. Ron Nolte\n847-304-7516",
      "reason_for_recall": "The detector's radial brake may not be applied properly, allowing unintended motion which could result in injury to the patient or operator.",
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