Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 31, 2012
It was discovered of a potential failure of the spectral filter mechanism inside the collimator of the innova 3100, innova 3100-IQ and innova 3131-IQ systems.
Ge Healthcare, LLC recalled GE Healthcare innova 3100, Mobile X-ray system. The innova systems are indicated for … - a moderate-severity action.
GE Healthcare innova 3100, Mobile X-ray system. The innova systems are indicated for … was recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC in October 31, 2012. Reason: It was discovered of a potential failure of the spectral filter mechanism inside the collimator of the innova…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0113-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ge Healthcare, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-It was discovered of a potential failure of the spectral filter mechanism inside the collimator of the innova….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0113-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0113-2013) was formally reported on October 31, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 20, 2011. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ge Healthcare, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Waukesha, WI. Federal records list the affected scope as 199 installed in the US.
The documented reason for this recall is: It was discovered of a potential failure of the spectral filter mechanism inside the collimator of the innova 3100, innova 3100-IQ and innova 3131-IQ systems. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
199 installed in the US
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
GE Healthcare innova 3100, Mobile X-ray system. The innova systems are indicated for use in generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for vascular angiography, diagnostic and interventional procedures, and optionally , rotational angiography procedures. They are also indicated for generating fluoroscopic images of human anatomy for cardiology, diagnostic, and interventional procedures.
It was discovered of a potential failure of the spectral filter mechanism inside the collimator of the innova 3100, innova 3100-IQ and innova 3131-IQ systems.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0113-2013 |
| Date reported | October 31, 2012 |
| Date initiated | December 20, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Healthcare, LLC |
| Firm location | Waukesha, WI |
| Affected scope | 199 installed in the US |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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