FDA Recall Terminated

NeoCoil 3.0T GEM Flex Coil. The 3.0T GEM Flex coil system includes three sizes of coil arrays and one interface box. 3.0T GEM Flex, Interface 16ch Fixed, P -Connector, NC032204, GEHC part number 5430008-5. 3.0T GEM Flex Coil16-L Array, NC040200, GEHC part number 5430008-2. 3.0T GEM Flex Coil 16-M Array, NC033000, GEHC part number 5430008-3. 3.0T GEM Flex Coil 16-S Array, NC034200, GEHC part number5430008-4. The 3.0T GEM Flex Coil (interface box and arrays) is used in conjunction with a 3.0T GE Magnetic Resonance Scanner

Recall: Z-1027-2016 · Initiated December 18, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1027-2016
Event Number
72976
Firm
NeoCoil, LLC
FEI Number
3006369484
Product Code
MOS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Component change control
Initiated
December 18, 2015
Terminated
October 12, 2016
Address
N27W23910 Paul Rd, Ste A, Pewaukee, WI, 53072-6204

Description

NeoCoil 3.0T GEM Flex Coil. The 3.0T GEM Flex coil system includes three sizes of coil arrays and one interface box. 3.0T GEM Flex, Interface 16ch Fixed, P -Connector, NC032204, GEHC part number 5430008-5. 3.0T GEM Flex Coil16-L Array, NC040200, GEHC part number 5430008-2. 3.0T GEM Flex Coil 16-M Array, NC033000, GEHC part number 5430008-3. 3.0T GEM Flex Coil 16-S Array, NC034200, GEHC part number5430008-4. The 3.0T GEM Flex Coil (interface box and arrays) is used in conjunction with a 3.0T GE Magnetic Resonance Scanner

Reason

Potential for higher than specified surface temperatures. Use of 3.0T GEM Flex system may result in patient warming or burns.

Action

Distributor was sent a NeoColi "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated 18 December 2015. The letter described the problem and the product involved in the recall. Consignee was advised to quarantine the product and to identify their customers and provide a list to NeoCoil. NeoCoil will contact each customer for correction and removal of the devices. Requested consignee to complete and return the response form. For questions call Michael Leigh at 261-522-6127.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

2121