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FDA Devices recall · Reported February 13, 2019

GE Healthcare Centricity Universal Viewer Breast Imaging Centricity Universal Viewer is a device that displays medical images and data from various imaging sources, and from other healthcare information sources. Medical images and data can be displayed, communicated, stored, and processed. Typical users of this system are authorized healthcare professionals. Centricity Universal Viewer is intended to assist in the viewing, analysis, diagnostic interpretation, and sharing of images and othe

When switching back & forth between multiple UV instances in the Windows taskbar, the patient images displayed on the mammo high resolution monitors may not show images of the pa…

Recall #
Z-0793-2019
Affected scope
297 (131 US; 166 OUS)
Initiated
December 20, 2018
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Ge Healthcare, LLC recalled GE Healthcare Centricity Universal Viewer Breast Imaging Centricity Universal Viewe… - a moderate-severity action.

GE Healthcare Centricity Universal Viewer Breast Imaging Centricity Universal Viewe… was recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC in February 13, 2019. Reason: When switching back & forth between multiple UV instances in the Windows taskbar, the patient images display…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0793-2019 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Ge Healthcare, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-When switching back & forth between multiple UV instances in the Windows taskbar, the patient images display….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
February 13, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0793-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

GE Healthcare Centricity Universal Viewer Breast Imaging Centricity Universal Viewer is a device that displays medical images and data from various imaging sources, and from other healthcare information sources. Medical images and data can be displayed, communicated, stored, and processed. Typical users of this system are authorized healthcare professionals. Centricity Universal Viewer is intended to assist in the viewing, analysis, diagnostic interpretation, and sharing of images and other information.

Reason for recall

When switching back & forth between multiple UV instances in the Windows taskbar, the patient images displayed on the mammo high resolution monitors may not show images of the patient selected on UV, which could result in an incorrect diagnosis.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-0793-2019
Date reported February 13, 2019
Date initiated December 20, 2018
Recalling firm Ge Healthcare, LLC
Firm location Waukesha, WI
Affected scope 297 (131 US; 166 OUS)
Distribution Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WI; and countries of: Antigua, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermu…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
GE Healthcare Centricity Universal Viewer Breast Imaging Centricity Universal Viewer is a device that displays medical images and data from various imaging sources, and from other healthcare information sources. Medical images and data can be displayed, communicated, stored, and processed. Typical users of this system are authorized healthcare professionals. Centricity Universal Viewer is intended to assist in the viewing, analysis, diagnostic interpretation, and sharing of images and other information.. Recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC. Units affected: 297 (131 US; 166 OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
When switching back & forth between multiple UV instances in the Windows taskbar, the patient images displayed on the mammo high resolution monitors may not show images of the patient selected on UV, which could result in an incorrect diagnosis.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 13, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0793-2019.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) in states of: AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, and WI; and countries of: Antigua, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Panama, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Venezuela..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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