FDA Devices recall · Reported February 12, 2014
GE Healthcare Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray System is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, including general R&F and pediatric examinations. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray Systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole bo
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems overhead LCD Video Monitor Su…
Ge Healthcare, LLC recalled GE Healthcare Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems. The… - a moderate-severity action.
GE Healthcare Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems. The… was recalled by Ge Healthcare, LLC in February 12, 2014. Reason: GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the Precision 500D, Precision M…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0911-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Ge Healthcare, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the Precision 500D, Precision M….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- February 12, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0911-2014 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
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.
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Product description
GE Healthcare Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray System is intended to be used as a universal diagnostic imaging system for radiographic and fluoroscopic examinations, including general R&F and pediatric examinations. The Precision 500D R&F X-ray Systems are intended for use by a qualified/trained doctor or technician on both adult and pediatric subjects for taking diagnostic radiographic and fluoroscopic exposures of the whole body, skull, spinal column, chest, abdomen, extremities, and other body parts. Applications can be performed with the patient sitting, standing, or lying in the prone or supine position.
Reason for recall
GE Healthcare has recently become aware of a potential safety issue involving the Precision 500D, Precision MPI & Precision RXI X-ray imaging systems overhead LCD Video Monitor Suspension (Single monitor & Dual monitor). There is a potential for the locking nut to loosen out of the LCD Video Monitor Suspension yoke. This will not lead to an immediate fall of the suspended monitor since it will
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0911-2014 |
| Date reported | February 12, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 12, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Ge Healthcare, LLC |
| Firm location | Waukesha, WI |
| Affected scope | 816 (722 US, 94 OUS). |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) including Guam and DC but excluding CT, DE, HI and RI; and internationally to: AUSTRALIA, BULGARIA, CANADA, CHILE, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, GERMANY, HONDURAS, IRELAND, ITALY, KUWAIT, LEBANON, MALTA, NAMIB… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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