FDA Recall Open, Classified

Discovery PET/CT 610 Product Usage: The systems are intended for head and whole body attenuation corrected Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging and localization of emission activity in patient anatomy by means of integrated PET and CT images.

Recall: Z-1745-2019 · Initiated February 12, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1745-2019
Event Number
82982
Firm
GE Healthcare, LLC
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
KPS
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Initiated
February 12, 2019
Posted
June 19, 2019
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

Discovery PET/CT 610 Product Usage: The systems are intended for head and whole body attenuation corrected Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging and localization of emission activity in patient anatomy by means of integrated PET and CT images.

Reason

GE Healthcare PET/CT Table Stop Without Stopping X-Ray Exposure

Action

GE Healthcare sent a notification letter to affected customer (Hospital Administrators/Risk Managers. Managers of Radiology/Cardiology, Radiologist/Cardiologist). The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were informed GE Healthcare will without charge, remedy the defect or bring the product into compliance. For questions contact GE Healthcare Service at 1-800-437-1171 or your local Service Representative.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

1113 in total