FDA Recall Terminated

GE Healthcare, Infinia, Model Numbers: ASM000886 ASM001391 ASM001333 ASM001465 ASM001473 ASM001620 ASM500016 H3000WM H3000WT H3000WY and SYS000041. The device is used to perform general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body, using a variety of scanning modes supported by various acquisition types and optional imaging features designed to enhance image quality in Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology and other clinical diagnostic imaging applications.

Recall: Z-1119-2009 · Initiated June 2, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1119-2009
Event Number
50927
Firm
GE Medical Systems, LLC
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
KPS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
June 2, 2008
Posted
April 10, 2009
Terminated
May 24, 2012
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

GE Healthcare, Infinia, Model Numbers: ASM000886 ASM001391 ASM001333 ASM001465 ASM001473 ASM001620 ASM500016 H3000WM H3000WT H3000WY and SYS000041. The device is used to perform general Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures for detection of radioisotope tracer uptake in the patient body, using a variety of scanning modes supported by various acquisition types and optional imaging features designed to enhance image quality in Oncology, Cardiology, Neurology and other clinical diagnostic imaging applications.

Reason

The metal pin in the adjustable head holder, which is used to acquire Brain SPECT data on Infinia systems (Infinia, Infinia Hawkeye, and Infinia Hawkeye 4), creates an artifact on the patient's cerebellum, which may lead to the potential for misdiagnosis.

Action

Consignees were sent a GE "Product Safety Notification" letter dated April 2008. The letter was addressed to Hospital Administrators, and Managers of Radiology/Cardiology, Radiologists/Cardiologists. The letter described the Safety Issue, Affected Product, Safety Instructions, Product Correction and Contact Information. Contact your local sales or service representative for further information regarding this notification by calling 1-800-437-1171 (within the US or Canada) and 1-262-896-2890 (outside the US).

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA (DC and Puerto Rico) including states of AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI and countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Finland, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungry, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Georgia, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

365 US and 408 OUS