FDA Recall Terminated

GE Healthcare Definium 5000 / 5220493 X-Ray System

Recall: Z-0703-2013 · Initiated September 26, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0703-2013
Event Number
64134
Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
JAC
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Software design
Initiated
September 26, 2012
Posted
February 27, 2013
Terminated
December 5, 2013
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

GE Healthcare Definium 5000 / 5220493 X-Ray System

Reason

When quickly switching the protocols from AEC to Fixed under the same view, if the user selection process time is less than 0.5 seconds, the User Interface (UI) may display different exposure techniques than selected, and may not display AEC setting. The exposure can still be made as commanded, however it may not be properly indicated.

Action

GE Healthcare will remedy the issue or bring the product into compliance with each applicable Federal standard. A GE Healthcare Service Representative will update the software on the system to address the issue. Call Center phone number: 800-437-1171 (United States). For other countries, please contact your local GE Healthcare Service Representative if you have any questions or concerns regarding this notification. Please be assured that maintaining a high level of safety and quality is our highest priority. If you have any questions, please contact us immediately per the contact information above.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

312 installed in US