FDA Recall Terminated

MSK EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000 The intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal structures of the leg (excluding the thigh), knee, ankle, foot, forearm, elbow, wrist and hand.

Recall: Z-1211-2013 · Initiated March 28, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1211-2013
Event Number
64885
Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
LNH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
March 28, 2013
Posted
May 1, 2013
Terminated
October 25, 2013
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

MSK EXTREME MR SCANNER, MODEL AA5000 The intended for use as a diagnostic imaging device to produce axial, sagittal, coronal and oblique images of the internal structures of the leg (excluding the thigh), knee, ankle, foot, forearm, elbow, wrist and hand.

Reason

Coolant supply lines may leak liquid onto the floor resulting in a slippery surface and fall hazard.

Action

GE Healthcare sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated April 23, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter informed customers of a potential safety issue due to leakage from gradient coolant lines. Consignees were instructed to monitor the floor for leakage and continue to use if leakage is not observed. If leakage is observed consignees are instructed to stop using the system and notify their local service representative. GE Healthcare will correct all affected scanners by providing an update at no cost. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local service representataive. For questions regarding this recall call 262-513-4122.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI; Worldwide: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweeden, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine, and UAE.

Quantity

70