BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

    SIGNA Pioneer MR Systems Product Usage: The SIGNA Pioneer is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but 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 SIGNA Pioneer reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.

    Recall: Z-1347-2016 · Reported April 13, 2016

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-1347-2016
    Event ID
    73555
    Classification
    Class II
    Status
    Terminated
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    GE Medical Systems, LLC
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    April 13, 2016
    Initiation Date
    March 1, 2016
    Classification Date
    April 7, 2016
    Termination Date
    August 16, 2016
    Address
    3000 N Grandview Blvd, N/A, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615, United States

    Description

    SIGNA Pioneer MR Systems Product Usage: The SIGNA Pioneer is a whole body magnetic resonance scanner designed to support high resolution, high signal-to-noise ratio, and short scan times. It is indicated for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal, and oblique images, spectroscopic images, parametric maps, and/or spectra, dynamic images of the structures and/or functions of the entire body, including, but 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 SIGNA Pioneer reflect the spatial distribution or molecular environment of nuclei exhibiting magnetic resonance. These images and/or spectra when interpreted by a trained physician yield information that may assist in diagnosis.

    Reason

    Ferrous material in the SIGNA Pioneer Table Control Box (TCB) could cause unexpected attraction to the MR system's high strength magnetic field during servicing activities. This could create a potential risk of serious injury to service personnel who attempt to inappropriately remove the TCB from the magnetic field. There have been no events reported as a result of this issue. Clinical scanni

    Code Info

    Mfg Lot or Serial # System ID 001612TA1 N/A 001718TA6 336397P3T 002331TA7 083132425984 001719TA4 250598MR1 001424TA1 M2850013 001537TA0 TP0008MR07 001662TA6 157022MR01 001184TA1 ZC0002 001652TA7 N/A 002227TA7 ZC0003 002278TA0 ZC0004 002330TA9 ZC0006 002529TA6 N/A 001485TA2 34026MRS05 002279TA8 34225MRS02 002395TA2 34185MRS02

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of SC, NC and the countries of Australia, Canada, France. Germany, Japan and Turkey.

    Quantity

    16 (2 US; 14 OUS)