FDA Recall Terminated

HiSpeed X/i Computed Tomography operator consoles with the Model Number 2153675 and 2247802. The expected usage of this product is to generate head and whole body CT images of human subjects.

Recall: Z-0007-2011 · Initiated May 1, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0007-2011
Event Number
54154
Firm
GE Medical Systems, LLC
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Initiated
May 1, 2009
Posted
December 17, 2010
Terminated
May 16, 2012
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

HiSpeed X/i Computed Tomography operator consoles with the Model Number 2153675 and 2247802. The expected usage of this product is to generate head and whole body CT images of human subjects.

Reason

It was discovered that the operator console did not have a label affixed in accordance with 21CFR 1010.2 indicating certification to applicable performance standards.

Action

GE Healthcare will bring customer systems into compliance with 21 CFR by having a GE Healthcare field service representative, who will perform a field corrective action, visit each customer site. This will be carried out via a Field Modification Instruction planned to be released in October 2009 and planned to be completed by February 2010. Additionally, all forward production operator consoles are manufactured so as to comply with 21 CFR and to include a manufacturing check for appropriate labeling.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of ME, FL, IA, AL, CT, CA, TX, KS, KY, OH, and WV and countries of Japan, Russian Federation, India, Argentina, Brazil, Italy, Poland, Puerto Rico, Romania, and Saudi Arabia.

Quantity

45 units (13 Nationwide)