BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Innova 4100/4100IQ GE Innova 4100 / 4100 IQ. , GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI 53188 ( The system consists of an a monoplane positioner, a vascular or cardiac table, an X-ray system and a digital detector) The Innova systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for vascular angiography, diagnostic and interventional procedures, and optionally, rotational imaging procedures. They are also indicated for generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for cardiology, diagnostic and interventional procedures. They are intended to replace fluoroscopic images obtained through image intensifier technology. Those devices are not intended for mammography applications.

    Recall: Z-0392-2011 · Initiated August 6, 2009

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-0392-2011
    Event Number
    56988
    Firm
    GE Healthcare, LLC
    FEI Number
    2126677
    Product Code
    MQB
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Nonconforming Material/Component
    Initiated
    August 6, 2009
    Posted
    November 16, 2010
    Terminated
    May 17, 2012
    Address
    3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

    Description

    Innova 4100/4100IQ GE Innova 4100 / 4100 IQ. , GE Healthcare, Waukesha, WI 53188 ( The system consists of an a monoplane positioner, a vascular or cardiac table, an X-ray system and a digital detector) The Innova systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for vascular angiography, diagnostic and interventional procedures, and optionally, rotational imaging procedures. They are also indicated for generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for cardiology, diagnostic and interventional procedures. They are intended to replace fluoroscopic images obtained through image intensifier technology. Those devices are not intended for mammography applications.

    Reason

    GE Healthcare has become aware of a potential video splitter failure with certain Innova 2000 and 4100 X-ray systems that may impact patient safety. A potential video splitter failure inside the GE equipment cabinet could occur with no advance warning and thereby prevent x-ray image display. Should this occur, the system cannot be recovered without service intervention. GE Healthcare has obse

    Action

    GE Healthcare sent an " Urgent Medical Device Correction" letter dated July 9, 2009, to Hospital Administrators / Risk mangers, Managers of Radiology / Cardiology and Radiologists / Cardiologists. The letter identified the product, described the Safety Issue, Affected Product Details, Safety Instructions Product correction and Contact Information. Hospitals were instructed to establish emergency workflow procedures should a component stop operating during a patient examination. A GE Healthcare service representative would contact each customer and correct all affected systems. For questions regarding this recall call (262) 548-2731.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX UT, VA, WA, WV, and WI, and the countries of UNITED KINGDOM, TUNISIA, TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA, SPAIN, SOUTH AFRICA, SAUDI ARABIA, RUSSIAN D=FEDERATION, POLAND, NORWAY, NEW ZEALAND, NETHERLANDS, MEXICO, MARTINIQUE, LITHUANIA, LEBANON, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, JORDAN, JAPAN, ITALY, IRELAND, ISLAMIC IRAN, INDONESIA, INDIA, GREECE, GERMANY, FRANCE, FINLAND , EGYPT, CHILE, CANADA, BULGARIA, BELGIUM BELARUS, AUSTRALIA.

    Quantity

    43