Events

Recall of FluoroTrak Spinal Navigation System

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
    62414
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-2136-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2007-04-02
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-08-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-09-28
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=110440
  • 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, image processing, radiological - Product Code LLZ
  • Reason
    The fluorotrak spinal navigation application on the oec 9900 elitenav could result in an incorrect position of the navigated instrument(s) versus the displayed reference image.
  • Action
    GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Recall Notice dated April 2, 2007, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers with questions were asked to call 800-874-7378. For questions regarding this recall call 801-536-4952,

Device

FluoroTrak Spinal Navigation System
  • Model / Serial
    E9-0002-G, ES-0013-G, E9-0036-G, E9-0040-G, E9-0041-G, ES-0014-G, ES-0016-G, ES-0033-G, ES-0043-G, ES-0041-G, ES-0042-G, ES-OO84-G, ES-0086-G, ES-0163-G, E9-0089-G, ES-0026-G, ES-0044-G
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA including MO, IL, LA, FL, NH, TX, IN, PA, NJ and the countries of France and China
  • Product Description
    Radiological Image Processing System || 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 surgical 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 CS, MR, 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