FDA Recall Terminated

OEC 9800, OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The OEC 9800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The system includes features specifically designed for use in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging procedures, and is also intended for cholangiography, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, critical care and emergency room procedures. It may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.

Recall: Z-2026-2012 · Initiated November 19, 2007

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2026-2012
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 9800, OEC FluoroTrak 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 Plus, OEC 9800 MD Motorized C-arm System designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The OEC 9800 is designed to provide fluoroscopic and spot-film imaging of the patient during diagnostic, surgical and interventional procedures. The system includes features specifically designed for use in diagnostic and interventional cardiac imaging procedures, and is also intended for cholangiography, endoscopic, urologic, orthopedic, neurologic, vascular, critical care and emergency room procedures. It may be used for other imaging applications at the physician's discretion.

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

11,100 units