BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    OEC 9900 Elite, OEC 9900 Elite MD Motorized C-arm System, OEC 9900 Elite NAV used as an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneous surgical procedures. The system is an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneous surgical procedures. It is indicated for use in medical conditions that may benefit from the use of stereotactic surgery technique. The system provides a reference to rigid anatomical structures such as sinus, skull, long bone, or vertebra, which are visible on medical images such as CT, MRI, or X-ray.

    Recall: Z-2025-2012 · Initiated November 19, 2007

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2025-2012
    Event Number
    62404
    Firm
    GE OEC Medical Systems, Inc
    FEI Number
    1720753
    Product Code
    JAA
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    November 19, 2007
    Posted
    July 18, 2012
    Terminated
    January 28, 2013
    Address
    384 Wright Brothers Dr, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116-2862

    Description

    OEC 9900 Elite, OEC 9900 Elite MD Motorized C-arm System, OEC 9900 Elite NAV used as an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneous surgical procedures. The system is an aid to locate anatomical structures during open or percutaneous surgical procedures. It is indicated for use in medical conditions that may benefit from the use of stereotactic surgery technique. The system provides a reference to rigid anatomical structures such as sinus, skull, long bone, or vertebra, which are visible on medical images such as CT, MRI, or X-ray.

    Reason

    Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. GE OEC recalled imaging devices OEC 9900, OEC 9800, and OEC 8800 as a result of an FDA inspection identifying that the vertical lift column power supply in the mainframe C-arm is defective and subject to early life failure.

    Action

    Please be aware that this is not a new recall. The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues this recall is now being classified by the Agency. GE Healthcare sent an"URGENT RECALL NOTICE" dated February 22, 2008 to all affected customers. The letter identifies the product, problem, and actions to be taken by the customers. Contact the firm at 800-874-7378 for questions concerning this recall.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution.

    Quantity

    726 units