Events

Recall of InstaTrak with Multiple Dataset Navigation

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
    62112
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-1985-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2006-09-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-07-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2012-08-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=109866
  • 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
    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. on october 11, 2006, ge healthcare recalled ge oec instatrak 3500 plus system with software version 5.2, the surgical navigation and visualization application due to software related issues.
  • 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 OEC sent an Urgent Safety Advisory Notice dated October 11, 2006 to all affected customers. The notice identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were informed that a GEHC OEC would be contacting their facility to verify the current software version installed at their site. If the issue affects their facility a software upgradewill be provided at no cost. Customers were advised to excercise caution when using the affected product until the 5.2.1software upgrade is completed. For question contact GE Healthcare Customer Service at 1-800-874-7378, option 1 or 1-801-536-4688, option 1. For questions regarding this recall call 801-536-4516.

Device

InstaTrak with Multiple Dataset Navigation
  • Model / Serial
    IT35050P, IT35071, IT35129, IT35133, IT35134, IT35139, IT35140, IT35143P-RC, IT35144P, IT35145P-RC, IT35146, IT35147P-RC, IT35148, IT35150, IT35153P, IT35156, IT35161, IT35162P-RC, IT35164, IT35169P-RC, IT35170G-RC, IT35175, IT35182G-RC, IT35183P-RC, IT35186P, IT35187P, IT35189P, IT35192P, IT35193P, IT35194P, IT35195P, IT35200P, IT35201P, IT35207P, IT35208P, IT35209P, IT35211P-RC, IT35214P, IT35215P, IT35220P, IT35222P, IT35223P, IT35225P, IT35228P, IT35231P, IT35232P, IT35234P, IT35236P, IT35237P, IT35240P, IT35242P, IT35245P, IT35248P, IT35251P, IT35252P, IT35253P, IT35263P, IT35265P, IT35269P, IT35270P, IT35271P, IT35273P, IT35274P, IT35277P, IT35280P, IT35284P, IT35285P, IT35290P, IT35293P, IT35294P, IT35295P, IT35296G, IT35297P, IT35299P, IT35300P, IT35302P, IT35303P, IT35304P, IT35309G, IT35310P, IT35311P, IT35312P, IT35315P, IT35316P, IT35322P, IT35323P, IT35324P, IT35330P, IT35331P, IT35334P, IT35341G, IT35342G, IT35344, IT35348P, IT35350P, IT35351P, IT35352P, IT35360P, IT35364P-RC, IT35365P, IT35367P, IT35372P, IT35377P, IT35380P, IT35383P.
  • Product Classification
    Radiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide)
  • Product Description
    InstaTrak with Multiple Dataset Navigation, 892.2050 System, Image Processing System, Model Number IT3500 Plus. || Product Usage: Usage: || 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 CT, 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