FDA Recall
Terminated
Precision 500D Radiographic/Fluoroscopic X-ray System, model numbers 2225849, 005853. The Precision 500D system consists of an X-ray generator; angulating table with X-ray Tube, collimator and image intensifier; wall stand; overhead tube suspension; operator console and digital archive system.
Recall: Z-0220-05
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Initiated December 30, 2004
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-0220-05
- Event Number
- 30761
- Firm
- General Electric Med Systems LLC
- FEI Number
- 2126677
- Product Code
- JAA
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Other
- Initiated
- December 30, 2004
- Posted
- February 14, 2006
- Terminated
- February 21, 2006
- Address
- 3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615
Description
Precision 500D Radiographic/Fluoroscopic X-ray System, model numbers 2225849, 005853. The Precision 500D system consists of an X-ray generator; angulating table with X-ray Tube, collimator and image intensifier; wall stand; overhead tube suspension; operator console and digital archive system.
Reason
Units have a defect in accordance with 21 CFR 1003.2 because an incorrect exposure can occur.
Action
An 'Urgent: Radiation Safety Notice' letter was issued to hospitals with affected systems describing potential hazards, the planned modification and recommended action to limit the hazard until the planned modification is installed. A GE field Service Representative will install the modification.
Distribution
globally
Quantity
921