FDA Recall Terminated

HiSpeed FX/I (2200997 with Gantry mo. #2200997)

Recall: Z-0771-2011 · Initiated February 1, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0771-2011
Event Number
56400
Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Initiated
February 1, 2010
Posted
January 4, 2011
Terminated
May 21, 2014
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

HiSpeed FX/I (2200997 with Gantry mo. #2200997)

Reason

A defect with the hardware and software displaying the incorrect dose data.

Action

Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter was sent to customers identifying the affected product, explaining the defect and related hazards, giving instructions, and the product correction. Customers are to decrease the CTDI value by a factor of 30% when using 5, 7, 10 mm slice thickness, and by a factor of 20% when using 3 mm slice thickness for more accurate estimate of the CTDI. GE Healthcare will remedy the defect free of charge and provide an updated Operator Manual and configuration update to correct the CTDI display to all affected systems. Questions should be directed to the contact numbers provided in the letter.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

102 total