Recall of Device Recall GE Healthcare innova 3100IQ

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by GE Healthcare, LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63027
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0114-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-12-20
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-10-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-09-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    System, x-ray, angiographic - Product Code IZI
  • Reason
    It was discovered of a potential failure of the spectral filter mechanism inside the collimator of the innova 3100, innova 3100-iq and innova 3131-iq systems.
  • Action
    GE Healthcare will, without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal standard in accordance with a plan to be approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. A GE Healthcare Service Representative will replace the collimator to address the issue. Notification of all dealers and purchasers is to be made within 15 working days of receipt of this letter in the manner specified in 21 CFR 1003.21 and 1003.22. This office and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) district office coordinator noted below are to be included in the notification. Further questions please call 262-513-4122.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Model number - 5892935G052G
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide distribution
  • Product Description
    GE Healthcare innova 3100-IQ, Mobile X-ray system || The innova systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for vascular angiography, diagnostic and interventional procedures, and optionally , rotational angiography procedures. They are also indicated for generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for cardiology, diagnostic, and interventional procedures.
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    GE Healthcare, LLC, 3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha WI 53188-1615
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA