Events

Recall of Device Recall GE OEC 9800

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

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
    51222
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-2038-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-02-22
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-07-24
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-02-19
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=79254
  • 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, fluoroscopic, image-intensified - Product Code JAA
  • Reason
    Please be aware that this is not a new recall. the firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the agency. the vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe c-arm of the device is defective and subject to early life failure.
  • Action
    Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. The firm, GE Healthcare, Surgery, sent an "URGENT RECALL NOTICE" dated November 8, 2006 via certified mail with return receipt request to consignees/customers with specific instructions. Customers were advised "to stop using the system WITH NAVIGATION until this replacement has been successfully completed. OEC@ FluoroTrak 9800 Plus system may be used as a standard C-Arm providing you review the other issues as listed below." GEHC OEC is actively working on solutions that will permanently resolve each of the noted issues. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these issues, please do not hesitate to contact the service team for further information at 800-874-7378 option 8. Information is available at this number 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.

Device

Device Recall GE OEC 9800
  • Model / Serial
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide distribution.
  • Product Description
    OEC 9800; OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 Plus; OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System, 892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system. || The OEC 9800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The system includes features specifically designed for use in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging procedures and is also intended for cholangiography, endoscopic, urologic orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, critical care and emergency room procedures. It may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.
  • Manufacturer
    GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc

Manufacturer

GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc, 384 Wright Brothers Dr, Salt Lake City UT 84116-2862
  • Source
    USFDA