Events

Recall of GE MR Systems

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

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
    59982
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0148-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2011-09-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-02-08
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-06-29
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=104146
  • 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
    Monitor, patient position, light-beam - Product Code IWE
  • Reason
    Ge healthcare has become aware of missing labels on the alignment lasers.
  • Action
    GE Healthcare will execute a field action in which GE Healthcare Field Engineers will perform an inspection of all suspect MR systems. Any systems lacking any of the 3 laser warning labels will be remediated by applying the missing labels). We expect this field action will be completed by June 30, 2012. 1. Notification of all distributors and purchasers be made within 15 working days of receipt of this letter in the manner specified in 21 CFR 1003.21 and 1003.22. The FDA district office coordinator noted below is to be included in the notifications. 2. Corrections be made at no cost to the purchasers.

Device

GE MR Systems
  • Model / Serial
    5147788-5, 5139394, and 5139394-2; 2199859 and 2202900-6; 5148810 and 5373011; 5148810-2 and 5373011-2; 5148810-3, 5148810, and 5373011.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    GE Healthcare Signa, Discovery and Optima. || Signa HDe 1.5T; Signa Infinity TwinSpeed MR System, 1.5T Infinity TwinSpeed, Signa Lx; Signa Infinity MR System with EXCITE Technology, Excite II, Signa Excite 1.5T Expert; Signat 3T Infinity with Excite; Signa 3.0T with EXCITE; Signa Excite 1.5T and Signa Excite 3T, Signa Excite HD, Signa HD 1.5T and Signa HD 3.0T; Signa HDx; Signa HDxt; Signa Vibrant; Signa HDi; Signa Horizon Cx aka MR/I; Discovery MR450; Discovery MR750; Optima MR450w; Signa Cvi, and Signa Nvi. || The Optima MR45Ow is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution and high signal-to-noise ratio images in short exam times. it is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique anatomical images, spectroscopic data, parametric maps, or dynamic images of the structures or functions of the entire body. The indication for use includes, but is not limited to, head, neck, TMJ, spine, breast, heart, abdomen, pelvis, joints, prostate, blood vessels, and musculoskeletal regions of the body. Depending on the region of interest being imaged, contrast agents may be used. The images produced by the Optima MR450w reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and spectra, when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.
  • Manufacturer
    GE Healthcare, LLC

Manufacturer

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