FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system; the device is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot film imaging of the patient during diagnostic surgical and interventional procedures. The systems include features specifically designed for use in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging procedures, and are also intended for cholangiography, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, critical care and emergency room procedures. The systems may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.

Recall: Z-2240-2012 · Reported August 29, 2012

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2240-2012
Event ID
62691
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
November 6, 2009
Classification Date
August 22, 2012
Termination Date
January 28, 2013
Address
384 Wright Brothers Dr, N/A, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116-2862, United States

Description

892.1650 Image-intensified fluoroscopic x-ray system; the device is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot film imaging of the patient during diagnostic surgical and interventional procedures. The systems include features specifically designed for use in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging procedures, and are also intended for cholangiography, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, critical care and emergency room procedures. The systems may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.

Reason

GE OEC is recalling certain 9800 Image Intensified Flouroscopic x-ray systems due to customer complaint analysis showing that a replacement Hitachi 160 GB Hard Drive, when installed on certain models is susceptible of causing unanticipated system shut downs, no boots, data loss or data mix, or unexpected hard drive corruption.

Code Info

Model Number HDS721616PLAT80; GE Healthcare part number 5304649.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide)

Quantity

3,595 units