FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

OEC InstaTrak 3500, picture archiving and communications system intended as an aid to locate anatomical structures during open 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, MRI, or X-ray.

Recall: Z-2236-2012 · Reported August 29, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2236-2012
Event ID
62744
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
August 29, 2012
Initiation Date
October 11, 2006
Classification Date
August 21, 2012
Termination Date
August 22, 2012
Address
384 Wright Brothers Dr, N/A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116-2862, United States

Description

OEC InstaTrak 3500, picture archiving and communications system intended as an aid to locate anatomical structures during open 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, MRI, or X-ray.

Reason

GE Healthcare had recalled certain OEC InstaTrak 3500 Carts due to the potential for the cart to tip over when the arm of the imaging device is extended during use.

Code Info

Model number A857680 with various serial numbers (refer to consignee list).

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

99 units