FDA Recall Terminated

Video Monitor Suspensions that may be on the following Fluoroscopic and Radiographic X-Ray systems: Precision 500D, Legacy, Prestilix, Monitrol, RFX, SFX, Tilt-C, Prestige VH, Prestige SI, and Prestige SII Product Usage: The systems are intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations on both adult and pediatric subjects. The systmes are used for taking diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole body, skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts. Applications can be performed with the patient sitting, standing, or lying in the prone or supine position.

Recall: Z-0804-2014 · Initiated November 8, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0804-2014
Event Number
67125
Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
JAA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
November 8, 2013
Posted
January 21, 2014
Terminated
November 3, 2014
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

Video Monitor Suspensions that may be on the following Fluoroscopic and Radiographic X-Ray systems: Precision 500D, Legacy, Prestilix, Monitrol, RFX, SFX, Tilt-C, Prestige VH, Prestige SI, and Prestige SII Product Usage: The systems are intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations on both adult and pediatric subjects. The systmes are used for taking diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole body, skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts. Applications can be performed with the patient sitting, standing, or lying in the prone or supine position.

Reason

Missing screws in the overhead Video Monitor Suspension. GE discovered that the 4 outer screws that hold the overhead Video Monitor Suspension to the carriage were missing since installation of the system. GE is not aware of any fall of the overhead monitor suspension.

Action

GE Healthcare Systems sent an " Urgent Medial Device Correction" letter dated November 7, 2013. The letter was addressed to Hospital Administrators / Risk Mangers, Managers of Radiology /Cardiology and Radiologists / Cardiologists. The letter described the Safety Issue, Safety Instructions, Affected Product Details, Product Correction and Contact Information (USA 800-437-1171, Japan 0120-055-919, For other countries, please contact your local GE Healthcare Service Representative).

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide including Washington D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico. Outside the US to include: Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina faso, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote D'Ivoire, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Lebanon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Palestine, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen.

Quantity

5651