FDA Recall Terminated

GE Stereotaxy Positioner, model 2405544-2, for use with Senographe DS Full Field Mammography system, models 2383168, 2383168-2, 2383168-3, 2383168-3-1, 2383168-4-1. The expected use of the Senographe DS Stereotaxy is an optional accessory for the Senographe system for mammography examinations.

Recall: Z-2146-2008 · Initiated July 1, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2146-2008
Event Number
49509
Firm
GE Healthcare
FEI Number
2126677
Product Code
IZH
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Initiated
July 1, 2008
Posted
September 26, 2008
Terminated
December 11, 2011
Address
3000 N Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI, 53188-1615

Description

GE Stereotaxy Positioner, model 2405544-2, for use with Senographe DS Full Field Mammography system, models 2383168, 2383168-2, 2383168-3, 2383168-3-1, 2383168-4-1. The expected use of the Senographe DS Stereotaxy is an optional accessory for the Senographe system for mammography examinations.

Reason

GE Healthcare has recently become aware of x-ray emission beyond the edge of the detector primary barrier. This issue occurs when an exam is performed in a specific angulated view associated with use of the Stereotactic Positioner of your Senographe DS Acquisition system and could impact patient safety. If the Stereotactic Positioner is removed when the examination arm is at 33 degrees and, th

Action

A Product Safety Notification letter, dated March 3, 2008, was sent to affected customers. The letter provided information about the safety issue, identified affected product and stated that GE Healthcare will provide a software upgrade. Contact GE Healthcare at 1-262-544-3894 for assistance.

Distribution

AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, MA, ME, MN,MO, NC, NJ, NM, NY OK, SC, TN, TX, and WI.

Quantity

27