Events

Recall of Device Recall GE Healthcare Precision RXi 23A/32A Analog System

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

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
    71574
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2121-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-06-12
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-07-20
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-08-03
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=138742
  • 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
    Interventional fluoroscopic x-ray system - Product Code OWB
  • Reason
    A reported incident of a monitor that fell from the suspension. a fall of a monitor could result in an injury to a patient or operator. recall affects the single and dual lcd monitor suspensions used on precision 500d classical r & f system, precision rxi 23a/32a analog system, precision rxi digital system and precision mpi fluoroscopic imaging systems.
  • Action
    GE Healthcare sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated June 12, 2015, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Perform a visual check before and after each use for the presence of the four (4) mounting screws as shown in the pictures below. Check the secureness of these screws by hand. If these screws are present and secure, you may continue use of the system. If any of these screws are missing or can easily be turned by hand, follow the precautions below before you continue use with the monitor(s). 1. Position the monitor suspension in the most frequently used position and limit further movement as much as possible. 2. Clearly inform (e.g. through signage and verbal instructions) the users and other auxiliary personnel who may come in contact with the system to not move the monitor suspension once in position. 3. Contact your GE Healthcare representative to inform them of any loose or missing screws. For questions or concerns regarding this notification, please contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.

Device

Device Recall GE Healthcare Precision RXi 23A/32A Analog System
  • Model / Serial
    Mfg Lot or Serial # 00000001386MC2 00000002109MC7 00000001010MC8 00000001337MC5 00000002212MC9 00000001720MC2 00000001098MC3 00000001454MC8 00000001082MC7 00000001266MC6 00000001656MC8 00000003661MC6
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide Distribution including GU and DC., and to the countries of : Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Dominican Republic, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Spain, Taiwan,Turkey, United Kingdom, Venezuela and Yemen.
  • Product Description
    GE Healthcare Precision RXi 23A/32A Analog System
  • Manufacturer
    GE Healthcare

Manufacturer

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