Recall of Device Recall OEC 9800MD

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
    37322
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0559-2007
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-02-09
  • Event Date Posted
    2007-03-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2007-06-26
  • 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
    Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system. - Product Code JAA
  • Reason
    During routine service, a cover may have been installed without the required proper lead shielding.
  • Action
    Consignees were notified by telephone on 02/09/2007 and told to discontinue use of the units until they could be inspected by GE personnel. GE personnel visited all 8 sites on 02/12/2007.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Serial numbers: 82-7092-MH, 89-0247-RC, 89-0599, 89-0972, 89-1001, 89-1685, 89-2383, 89-2877, 89-2907, 89-2987, 89-3330.
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide to AL, AZ, IA, OH, TX, VA, and WV.
  • Product Description
    OEC 9800MD Motorized C-arm System, Fluoroscopic X-ray System,
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

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