Events

Recall of Device Recall OEC 9900 Elite

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
    62404
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2025-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-11-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-07-18
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-01-28
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=110420
  • 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. ge oec recalled imaging devices oec 9900, oec 9800, and oec 8800 as a result of an fda inspection identifying that the vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe c-arm 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. GE Healthcare sent an"URGENT RECALL NOTICE" dated February 22, 2008 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 800-874-7378 for questions concerning this recall.

Device

Device Recall OEC 9900 Elite
  • Model / Serial
    Part numbers: 00-887200-01; 00-887200-03; 00-887201-01; 00-887201-03; 00-887202-01; 00-887202-03; 00-887204-03; 00-887207-03; 00-887206-03. Along with all associated serial numbers.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution.
  • Product Description
    OEC 9900 Elite, OEC 9900 Elite MD Motorized C-arm System, OEC 9900 Elite NAV used as an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneous surgical procedures. || The system is an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneous surgical procedures. It is indicated for use in medical conditions that may benefit from the use of stereotactic surgery technique. The system provides a reference to rigid anatomical structures such as sinus, skull, long bone, or vertebra, which are visible on medical images such as CT, MRI, or X-ray.
  • 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