FDA Recall Terminated

GE HEALTHCARE, MSK 1.5T EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000. The MSK Extreme TM MR Scanner is intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal structures of the leg (excluding the thigh), knee, ankle, foot, forearm, elbow, wrist and hand.

Recall: Z-0107-2012 · Initiated August 29, 2011

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0107-2012
Event Number
59522
Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
LNH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
August 29, 2011
Posted
October 26, 2011
Terminated
May 29, 2012
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

GE HEALTHCARE, MSK 1.5T EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000. The MSK Extreme TM MR Scanner is intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal structures of the leg (excluding the thigh), knee, ankle, foot, forearm, elbow, wrist and hand.

Reason

GE Healthcare has recently become aware that an exposed high voltage gradient wire internal to the MSK 1.5T Extreme system equipment may cause electrical shock, which may impact service personnel safety. This issue does not impact patient or operator safety.

Action

GE Healthcare LLC sent a "Urgent Medical Device Correction letter" dated August 29, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customer was instructed to please ensure that all potential service personnel at your facility are made aware of this safety notification and the recommended actions. Contact your local service representative if you have any questions concerning this notification. For further questions please call ( 262 ) 513-4122.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of AL, CA, FL, ID, NY, NH, NJ, NV, OH, PA, TX, VA and WI., and countries of UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UKRAINE, UNITED KINGDOM, SWITZERLAND

Quantity

52