FDA Recall Terminated

LightSpeed 16 Computed Tomography X-ray Systems; LightSpeed 16 Computed Tomography X-ray Systems with technical Reference Manual numbers 2351785-xxx and 2390935-xxx distributed from November 2001 to August 2010. Head and whole body X-ray computed tomography applications

Recall: Z-0942-2011 · Initiated October 27, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0942-2011
Event Number
57193
Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
JAK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Initiated
October 27, 2010
Posted
February 7, 2011
Terminated
July 13, 2012
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

LightSpeed 16 Computed Tomography X-ray Systems; LightSpeed 16 Computed Tomography X-ray Systems with technical Reference Manual numbers 2351785-xxx and 2390935-xxx distributed from November 2001 to August 2010. Head and whole body X-ray computed tomography applications

Reason

Although the system x-ray output is accurate for the technique factors given, and the dose display is also accurate, certain CTDI adjustment factors used for the manual calculation from the Technical Reference Manual (TRM) are incorrect. CTDI100 Aperture Adjustment Factors for 4x0.625 mode contain incorrect values. This issue may lead to inaccurate CTDI manual calculation. The results of the diffe

Action

An Important Electronic Product Radiation Warning letter will be provided together with the TRM addendum informing the customers of the issue and related hazards. The letter also identified the affected product and gave instructions, which include referring to the TRM addendum, along with the product correction. This correction will be executed via a Field Modification Instruction IFMI 254281 released in November, 2010 with an estimated completion date of May, 2011. Questions or concerns should be directed to the call numbers listed or a local GE Healthcare Service Representative for countries not listed.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution

Quantity

1450 units total in US